Complètement (en. Completely)

/kɔ̃.ple.təmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates that something is done thoroughly, without absence or reservation.
He completely finished his work.
Il a complètement fini son travail.
Marks the intensity or extent of an action.
She was completely shocked by the news.
Elle était complètement choquée par la nouvelle.
Expresses the idea of perfection or completion.
This project has been completely completed.
Ce projet a été complètement réalisé.

Etymology

From the Latin 'completus', which means 'finished'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

completely in agreement
In total agreement on a subject.
complètement d'accord
to be completely lost
To be very disoriented or confused.
être complètement à l'ouest
completely crazy
To be crazy or to act irrationally.
complètement fou

Related Words

complete
Feminine form of complete, meaning whole, without lack.
complète
to complete
To make complete, to add what is missing.
compléter
complete
Which is whole, without missing parts.
complet

Slang Meanings

Completely silly
This idea is completely silly.
Cette idée est complètement débile.
Completely careless
He acted completely carelessly in this case.
Il a agi complètement à larrache sur ce coup.