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How do you say "absolutely" in French?

absolument

Noun N/a

In French, "absolutely" is absolument.

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Pronunciation

Say ab-so-loo-MON, nasalizing the final syllable through the nose.

Grammar notes

absolument is n/a. Its plural is absolus.

Example sentence

Quand elle m’a demandé si j’étais d’accord, j’ai répondu absolument.

When she asked if I agreed, I said absolutely.

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How to remember absolument

Absolument is absolutely with a French ending, the nasal hum at the close is the giveaway.

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Questions about absolument

How do you pronounce absolument?

Say ab-so-loo-MON, nasalizing the final syllable through the nose.

Is absolument masculine or feminine?

absolument is n/a. absolument is n/a. Its plural is absolus.

How is absolument used in French?

absolument is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Quand elle m’a demandé si j’étais d’accord, j’ai répondu absolument. (When she asked if I agreed, I said absolutely.).

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