Brutalement (en. Brutally)

/bʁy.tal.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In a violent and unrefined way.
He was brutally expelled from the house.
Il a été expulsé brutalement de la maison.
In an unexpected and shocking manner.
She abruptly interrupted the meeting.
Elle a brutalement interrompu la réunion.
Without warning, in a very direct way.
The news was announced brutally.
Les nouvelles ont été annoncées brutalement.

Etymology

Derived from 'brutal', coming from the Latin 'brutalis', which means 'savage' or 'inhuman'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brutally honest
To be very frank, without any tact.
brutalement honnête
to fall brutally
To occur in an abrupt or unexpected manner.
tomber brutalement

Related Words

raw
Which is in its natural state, untreated.
brut
brutal
Which is characterized by violence or roughness.
brutal

Slang Meanings

In a shocking manner.
He spoke in a brutally honest manner during the interview.
Il a parlé de manière brutalement honnête lors de l'entretien.
Without gloves, directly.
She was brutally direct about the situation.
Elle a été brutalement directe sur la situation.