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    Médiocrement (en. Poorly)

    /me.djo.kʁə.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a moderate way, without excess.
    He did moderately in his exams.
    Il réussit médiocrement à ses examens.
    Speaking of qualities, in a way that is neither good nor bad.
    His talent shows moderately in this field.
    Son talent se manifeste médiocrement dans ce domaine.
    In a way that is not remarkable.
    The film was received moderately by critics.
    Le film a été reçu médiocrement par la critique.

    Etymology

    Composed of the prefix 'medi-' and the suffix '-ly', indicating an intermediate nature.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live moderately
    To live without opulence, in a simple manner.
    vivre médiocrement
    to succeed moderately
    To have limited or average success.
    réussir médiocrement
    to act moderately
    To act without brilliance or great skill.
    agir médiocrement

    Related Words

    mediocre
    Which is of inferior, insufficient quality.
    médiocre
    average
    Evaluated as being neither good nor bad.
    moyenne
    ordinary
    Which is not exceptional, mundane.
    ordinaire

    Slang Meanings

    Not great.
    This restaurant is moderately good.
    Ce resto est médiocrement bon.
    So, it's so-so.
    The concert was moderately interesting.
    Le concert était médiocrement intéressant.