Correctement (en. Correctly)

[kɔʁɛktəmɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates that something is done fairly or appropriately.
He managed to answer all the questions correctly.
Il a réussi à répondre correctement à toutes les questions.
Refers to behavior that conforms to standards or expectations.
She acted correctly according to the rules.
Elle a agi correctement selon les règles.
Used to express that something has been well executed.
The project was carried out correctly, without errors.
Le projet a été mené correctement, sans erreurs.

Etymology

Comes from the word 'correct', derived from the Latin 'correctus', meaning 'straightened' or 'rectified'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

act correctly
To behave in an appropriate manner.
agir correctement
say correctly
To express something in a fair way.
dire correctement
respond correctly
To give the right answer.
répondre correctement

Related Words

correct
Which is in accordance with the truth or the standard.
correct
correction
The act of correcting or rectifying something.
correction
corrective
Which aims to correct a problem.
correctif

Slang Meanings

Well done.
The meal was good, we ate well.
Le repas était correct, on a bien mangé.
That's it.
Yes, that's exactly it, that's correct.
Oui, c'est exactement ça, c'est correct.