Usage Note
Politiquement modifies adjectives, verbs, or entire clauses to indicate a political perspective or motivation. The phrase politiquement correct ('politically correct') is a direct calque of the English term and is widely used — often critically — in French public discourse. It derives from politique (adjective: 'political').
Examples
"Cette décision est politiquement risquée."
Natural Translation
This decision is politically risky.

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