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    Brusquement (en. Suddenly)

    /bʁys.kəmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a quick and unprepared manner.
    He left abruptly without saying goodbye.
    Il est parti brusquement sans dire au revoir.
    In an unexpected and often shocking way.
    The meeting was canceled abruptly.
    La réunion a été annulée brusquement.
    With great intensity.
    He abruptly changed his tone.
    Il a brusquement changé de ton.

    Etymology

    Derived from the adjective 'abrupt', coming from the Latin 'bruscus' meaning 'quick' or 'sudden'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    abruptly interrupt
    To suddenly end something.
    brusquement interrompre
    act abruptly
    To make decisions or take actions without forethought.
    agir brusquement
    get up abruptly
    To rise quickly and unprepared.
    se lever brusquement

    Related Words

    abrupt
    Sudden and without warning.
    brusque
    sudden
    Occurring without notice.
    soudain
    impulsive
    Acting on impulse, without reflection.
    impulsif

    Slang Meanings

    To leave without warning.
    He abruptly took off in one go.
    Il s'est barré brusquement d'un coup.
    To do something without thinking of the consequences.
    He abruptly decided to leave everything behind.
    Il a décidé brusquement de tout quitter.