Agréablement (en. Pleasantly)

[a.ɡʁe.abl.mɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In a pleasant manner, causing pleasure.
He was pleasantly welcomed by all the guests.
Il a été accueilli agréablement par tous les invités.
With satisfaction or contentment.
She pleasantly surprised everyone with her talent.
Elle a agréablement surpris tout le monde avec son talent.
Producing a sensation of comfort.
The weather was pleasantly mild that day.
Le temps était agréablement doux ce jour-là.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'pleasant' with the suffix '-ly', meaning in a way that is pleasant.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live pleasantly
To live in a comfortable and enjoyable manner.
vivre agréablement
to speak pleasantly
To speak in a gentle and pleasant manner.
parler agréablement
to spend a moment pleasantly
To spend time in a pleasant way.
passer un moment agréablement

Related Words

pleasant
That brings pleasure or well-being.
agréable
enjoyment
The state of what is pleasant.
agrément
to enhance
To make something more pleasant.
agrémenter

Slang Meanings

In a pleasantly everyday manner.
This little café is pleasantly warm.
Ce petit café est agréablement chaleureux.
To evoke a friendly atmosphere.
The party was pleasantly lively.
La fête était agréablement animée.