Intimement (en. Intimately)

[ɛ̃.ti.mɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In an intimate manner, profoundly.
They have known each other intimately since childhood.
Ils se connaissent intimement depuis leur enfance.
At a high personal or emotional level.
She speaks intimately about her feelings.
Elle parle intimement de ses sentiments.
In a way that creates close ties.
They work intimately together on this project.
Ils travaillent intimement ensemble sur ce projet.
In a private and confidential manner.
We discussed intimately our future plans.
Nous avons discuté intimement de nos projets futurs.
With great familiarity.
He loves her intimately, far beyond friendship.
Il l'aime intimement, bien au-delà de l'amitié.

Etymology

From the Latin 'intimus', meaning the innermost.

Common Phrases and Expressions

intimately linked
Deeply connected or associated.
intimement lié
to know intimately
To know very well.
savoir intimement
to speak intimately
To discuss in a very personal manner.
parler intimement
to be intimately involved
To be deeply engaged or concerned.
être intimement impliqué
to live intimately
To experience life in a very personal way.
vivre intimement

Related Words

intimacy
State of being intimate, emotional closeness.
intimité
intimate
Evoking a close and affectionate relationship.
intime
confidences
Intimate remarks shared in confidence.
confidences

Slang Meanings

To be very close to someone.
They are so intimately together that they seem like twins.
Ils sont tellement intimement ensemble qu'on dirait des jumeaux.
To share secrets.
We share intimacies as if we were best friends.
On se fait des intimités comme si on était des meilleurs amis.