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particulièrement

particularly

adverb par-tee-kyoo-LYEHR-mahn Less Common
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Usage Note

Particulièrement intensifies an adjective or verb, equivalent to 'particularly' or 'especially'. It derives from the adjective particulier (particular, specific). A common pairing is pas particulièrement ('not particularly'), used to politely express mild disinterest.

Examples

"Ce quartier est particulièrement calme le soir."

Natural Translation

This neighbourhood is particularly quiet in the evening.

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