Nécessairement (en. Necessarily)

/nɛ.sɛ.sɛʁ.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates that something must happen inevitably.
You must necessarily pay attention to your health.
Il faut nécessairement faire attention à sa santé.
Used to express an obligation or necessity.
You necessarily have to finish your homework before going out.
Tu dois nécessairement finir tes devoirs avant de sortir.
Used to emphasize a logical consequence.
If it rains, we will necessarily have to stay inside.
S’il pleut, nous devrons nécessairement rester à l'intérieur.

Etymology

From the Latin necessarius, meaning necessary, required.

Common Phrases and Expressions

necessarily linked
by obvious connection, intrinsically associated.
nécessairement lié
necessarily true
inevitably correct or right.
nécessairement vrai

Related Words

necessary
That which is indispensable or required.
nécessaire
necessity
The state of what is necessary.
nécessité

Slang Meanings

Immediately obligated.
If you want to go out, you necessarily have to tell mom.
Si tu veux sortir, tu dois nécessairement le dire à maman.
Done without exception.
We necessarily have to do it today.
Nous devons nécessairement le faire aujourd'hui.