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vivement

keenly, sharply

adverb veev-MAHN Rare

Also means

eagerly, strongly

Usage Note

Vivement intensifies feelings or reactions: je le regrette vivement means 'I deeply regret it'. It can also introduce an impatient wish — vivement les vacances! ('roll on the holidays!'). In formal correspondence it appears in closing phrases like vivement intéressé par.

Examples

"Il s'intéresse vivement à ce projet."

Natural Translation

He is keenly interested in this project.

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