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    Follement (en. Madly)

    /fɔl.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In an irrational or unreasonable manner.
    He acts foolishly by taking unnecessary risks.
    Il agit follement en prenant des risques inutiles.
    With passion or extreme energy.
    She loves music madly.
    Elle aime follement la musique.
    In an exaggerated or dramatic way.
    They had a crazy argument over a trivial detail.
    Ils se sont follement disputés pour un détail insignifiant.

    Etymology

    Derived from the adjective 'fol', meaning crazy, with the suffix '-ment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    madly in love
    To be hopelessly in love.
    follement amoureux
    to act foolishly
    To act in an irrational or unreasonable manner.
    agir follement
    to laugh wildly
    To laugh excessively or uncontrollably.
    rire follement

    Related Words

    crazy
    State of someone who has lost their mind.
    fou
    madness
    State of thoughtlessness or unreasonable behavior.
    folie
    passion
    Intense or vivid feeling.
    passion

    Slang Meanings

    To be completely smitten with someone.
    He is madly in love with her.
    Il est follement accro à elle.
    To do something in a state of excitement or madness.
    They were dancing wildly at the party.
    Elles dansaient follement à la fête.