Extrêmement (en. Extremely)

/ɛkstʁe.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates a very high degree in time, space, or quality.
He is extremely talented.
Il est extrêmement talentueux.
Used to intensify an adjective or a verb.
This task is extremely difficult.
Cette tâche est extrêmement difficile.
Highlights an extreme intensity or a great measure.
She is extremely angry at him.
Elle est extrêmement fâchée contre lui.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'extremus', meaning 'the farthest, the last'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

extremely happy
A state of great joy.
extrêmement heureux
extremely important
Of the highest importance.
extrêmement important
extremely fast
Moving at a very high speed.
extrêmement rapide
extremely dangerous
Involving a great risk.
extrêmement dangereux

Related Words

extreme
Indicates the maximum degree or the highest level.
extrême
intensely
In a very intense manner.
intensément
superlative
A word indicating the highest degree of quality.
superlatif

Slang Meanings

Fully
He dove fully into this activity.
Il a plongé a fond dans cette activité.
Too much
This situation is too complicated.
Cette situation est trop compliquée.
Totally
She is totally awesome.
Elle est carrément géniale.