Finement (en. Finely)

/finen.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In a subtle or delicate manner.
She decorated the room finely.
Elle a décoré la pièce finement.
By paying particular attention to details.
The chef seasoned the dish finely.
Le chef a assaisonné le plat finement.
With great finesse.
He finished the work finely.
Il a fini le travail finement.

Etymology

Derived from 'fin', from the Latin 'finis' meaning 'limit' or 'end'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

finely observed
With particular attention.
finement observé
finely woven
Evoking an elegant and delicate structure.
finement tissé

Related Words

fin
The quality of being thin or slender.
fin
finesse
The quality of being fine, delicate, or subtle.
finesse

Slang Meanings

In a really clever manner.
He accomplished the trick finely.
Il a réussi le tour finement.
With finesse, without apparent effort.
She dances finely on stage.
Elle danse finement sur scène.