Grandement (en. Greatly)

/ɡʁɑ̃.də.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates a high degree or great importance.
The project was greatly improved thanks to the new investments.
Le projet a été grandement amélioré grâce aux nouveaux investissements.
Used to express an intensification or increase.
This decision greatly facilitated the process.
Cette décision a grandement facilité le processus.
Used to mark a significant increase in a situation.
His work was greatly recognized by his peers.
Son travail a grandement été reconnu par ses pairs.

Etymology

From the word 'grand' with the suffix '-ment' which indicates a quality or state.

Common Phrases and Expressions

greatly satisfied
Extremely pleased or happy.
grandement satisfait
greatly appreciated
Deeply loved or respected.
grandement apprécié
greatly impacted
Significantly affected.
grandement impacté

Related Words

grand
Who has a lot of importance or size.
grand
grow
To become larger or more important.
grandir
greatness
Quality of that which is large.
grandeur

Slang Meanings

It's awesome!
That movie was greatly stylish!
Ce film était grandement stylé!
Really cool.
I greatly enjoyed the party yesterday.
J'ai grandement apprécié la fête d'hier.