Considérablement (en. Considerably)

/kɔ̃.si.de.ʁa.blə.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates an important or notable degree.
Progress has been considerably improved.
Les progrès ont été considérablement améliorés.
Used to express a large quantity or measure.
The cost has considerably increased this year.
Le coût a considérablement augmenté cette année.
Highlights a marked variation.
He has considerably changed since our last meeting.
Il a considérablement changé depuis notre dernière rencontre.

Etymology

The word 'considérablement' comes from the French 'considérable', derived from the Latin 'considerabilis' meaning 'worthy of consideration'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

consider it considerably
Take note of it in an important way.
considérez-le considérablement
increased considerably
Experienced a significant increase.
a augmenté considérablement
decreased considerably
Decreased significantly.
réduit considérablement

Related Words

considerable
Worthy of special attention due to its importance or size.
considérable
consider
To think about something attentively.
considérer
consideration
The act of taking something into account.
considération

Slang Meanings

Greatly
He greatly improved his score.
Il a grandement amélioré son score.
In an enormous way
It has progressed enormously since last year.
Ça a progressé de façon énorme depuis l'année dernière.