Décidément (en. Definitely)

[de-si-dɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Indicates a strong assertion or certainty.

Definitely, it's raining again today.

Décidément, il pleut encore aujourd'hui.

Expresses a conclusion or observation deemed undeniable.

Definitely, this new restaurant is excellent.

Décidément, ce nouveau restaurant est excellent.

Some events or changes are persuasive.

Definitely, you have changed a lot since our last meeting.

Décidément, tu as bien changé depuis notre dernière rencontre.

From the verb 'décider' with the adverb 'ment' common in French.

definitely, it's the right choice

Affirmation that something is an obvious choice.

décidément, c'est le bon choix

definitely here or elsewhere

Indicates that something is true in all cases.

décidément ici ou ailleurs

I am definitely perplexed

Expresses confusion in a situation.

je suis décidément perplexe

decide

To make a decision.

décider

decision

Choice made after consideration.

décision

determined

Who is resolved to act.

déterminé

It's certain.

Definitely, he is always late, it's certain.

Décidément, il est toujours en retard, c'est sûr.

It's obvious.

Definitely, it's obvious that he has worked a lot.

Décidément, ça se voit qu'il a beaucoup travaillé.