Nullement (en. Not at all)
/ny.lə.mɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates a total absence or refusal.
He is not at all interested in this project.
Il n'est nullement intéressé par ce projet.
Strengthens a negation by specifying that it is completely false.
This is by no means an excuse.
Ceci n'est nullement une excuse.
Expresses that something does not apply in any way.
Not at all concerned by this matter, he decided to leave.
Nullement concerné par cette affaire, il a décidé de s'en aller.
Etymology
Formed from 'nul', which means 'none', and the suffix '-ment' indicating an adverb.
Common Phrases and Expressions
not at all surprised
Not surprised at all.
nullement surpris
not at all bothered
Not bothered at all.
nullement gêné
not at all convincing
Not convincing at all.
nullement convaincant
Related Words
none
Which means none or nothing.
nul
not...any
A form of simple negation in French.
ne... pas
Slang Meanings
Absolutely not, in colloquial speech.
I'm in no hurry to leave.
Je suis nullement pressé de partir.