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pratiquement

practically, virtually

adverb prah-teek-MAHN Less Common
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Also means

almost

Usage Note

Pratiquement can mean 'practically' in the sense of 'in practical terms' but more often it means 'virtually' or 'almost': c'est pratiquement fini (it's practically done). It overlaps with presque (almost) but carries a slight connotation of 'for all intents and purposes'. Derived from the adjective pratique (practical).

Examples

"C'est pratiquement impossible à faire."

Natural Translation

It is practically impossible to do.

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