Fortement (en. Strongly)

/fɔʁtamɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates intensity or great strength.
He strongly advised against venturing alone into the woods.
Il a fortement conseillé de ne pas s'aventurer seul dans les bois.
Expresses a strong sensation or feeling.
She strongly felt the absence of her friend.
Elle ressentait fortement l'absence de son ami.
Used to emphasize the action of a verb.
He strongly protested against the decision.
Il a fortement protesté contre la décision.

Etymology

From the French 'fort', which means 'strong' or 'loud', and the suffix '-ement' indicating the manner of the act.

Common Phrases and Expressions

strongly recommended
Recommended with great insistence.
fortement recommandé
strongly attached
To have a very strong emotional bond.
fortement attaché
strongly influenced
To have undergone considerable influence.
fortement influencé

Related Words

strong
Having great strength or intensity.
fort
strength
Ability to produce an effect or action.
force
intensity
Degree or level of a quality.
intensité

Slang Meanings

Very strongly, with great intensity.
He strongly liked this movie.
Il a aimé ce film fortement.
In a marked manner.
She fell in love strongly.
Elle est fortement tombée amoureuse.