Fraîchement (en. Freshly)

fʁɛʃəʁə

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates an action carried out recently or in a new way.
She arrived freshly today.
Elle est arrivée fraîchement aujourd'hui.
Relates to a fresh taste or quality.
The vegetables were freshly picked.
Les légumes ont été fraîchement cueillis.
Can refer to a way of speaking or acting without restraint.
He freshly criticized the project.
Il a fraîchement critiqué le projet.

Etymology

From the word 'frais', of Latin origin 'frigidus' meaning 'cold'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Freshly out of the oven
Recently cooked, still warm.
fraîchement sorti du four
Freshly arrived
Who has just arrived.
fraîchement arrivé
Freshly squeezed
Juice that has just been extracted.
fraîchement pressé

Related Words

Fresh
Which is at a low temperature, which has just been harvested or produced.
frais
Freshness
State of being fresh, pleasant, revitalizing.
fraîcheur
Refreshment
Action of making something fresh or new.
refreshment

Slang Meanings

Refers to a new trend or recent fashion.
This style is really fresh this month.
Ce style est vraiment fraîchement ce mois-ci.
Used to describe something cool or impressive.
This music is freshly trendy.
Cette musique est fraîchement en vogue.