Évidemment (en. Obviously)
/e.vi.dɑ.mɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
Clearly or obviously.
Obviously, he understood the situation.
Évidemment, il a compris la situation.
Used to reinforce a statement.
Obviously, it is the best choice.
Évidemment, c'est le meilleur choix.
Without any doubt.
Obviously, she is right.
Évidemment, elle a raison.
Etymology
Formed from 'evident' with the suffix '-ly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
obviously yes
A response clearly confirming an agreement.
évidemment oui
obviously no
A response clearly confirming a disagreement.
évidemment non
obviously yes
An expression reinforcing an unequivocal agreement.
évidemment que oui
obviously no
An expression reinforcing an unequivocal disagreement.
évidemment que non
Related Words
evident
That which is easily understood, which is clear.
évident
evident
Feminine form of evident, which designates something clear.
évidente
evident
That which is obvious, which is clearly seen.
évidence
Slang Meanings
Of course.
Obviously, we're going out tonight.
Évidemment, on va sortir ce soir.
It's clear.
Obviously, he agrees with us.
Évidemment, il est d'accord avec nous.