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    Affreusement (en. Horribly)

    /a.fʁø.ze.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a horrible or dreadful manner.
    They suffered terribly during the storm.
    Ils ont souffert affreusement pendant la tempête.
    With extreme intensity.
    It has been raining terribly for two days.
    Il pleut affreusement depuis deux jours.
    In a very unpleasant way.
    His behavior bothers me terribly.
    Son comportement me dérange affreusement.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'terrible', which comes from the Latin 'africus', meaning 'frightening'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    terribly interesting
    Something of great severity but captivating.
    affreusement intéressant
    terribly depressing
    An extremely sad or burdensome situation.
    affreusement déprimant

    Related Words

    terrible
    Which provokes fear or disgust.
    affreux
    horror
    Emotion of intense fear.
    horreur
    dread
    Unpleasantness to the point of frightening.
    épouvante

    Slang Meanings

    Terribly good
    This movie was terribly good, I want more.
    Ce film était affreusement bien, j'en veux encore.
    Terribly bad
    This dish was terribly bad, I couldn't finish it.
    Ce plat était affreusement mauvais, je n'ai pas pu le finir.