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    Grossièrement (en. Roughly)

    /gʁosiɛʁmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a way that becomes or is perceived as exaggerated.
    He grossly underestimated the efforts required.
    Il a grossièrement sous-estimé les efforts nécessaires.
    In a manner that seems rude or impolite.
    She grossly criticized her friend.
    Elle a grossièrement critiqué son ami.
    In very general or simplistic terms.
    He grossly summarized the problem without going into details.
    Il a grossièrement résumé le problème sans entrer dans les détails.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'grossir' which means 'to increase in volume' and the suffix '-ment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grossly speaking
    in a simplified or approximate manner
    grossièrement dit
    to take roughly
    to take generally or approximately
    prendre grosso modo
    speaking roughly
    in general terms
    grossièrement parlant

    Related Words

    to increase
    to increase in volume or size
    grossir
    size
    the importance of something in terms of size
    grosseur
    wholesaler
    a reseller who sells in large quantities
    grossiste

    Slang Meanings

    To say something in a brutal manner.
    He said that grossly, without mincing words.
    Il a dit ça grossièrement, sans prendre de gants.
    To have excessive behavior.
    Stop grossly exaggerating the situation.
    Arrête de grossièrement exagérer la situation.