Officiellement (en. Officially)
/ɔ.fi.sjɛl.mɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
In a manner that has received official recognition.
The document was officially approved by the government.
Le document a été approuvé officiellement par le gouvernement.
As a formal or public statement.
We were officially informed of the cancellation of the event.
Nous avons été informés officiellement de l'annulation de l'événement.
To emphasize the official nature of a situation.
Officially, he is the spokesperson for the organization.
Officiellement, il est le porte-parole de l'organisation.
Etymology
From the French 'officiel' derived from the Latin 'officialis'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
officially recognized
Who has received official validation or approval.
officiellement reconnu
to announce officially
To make a formal statement to the public.
annoncer officiellement
to be appointed officially
To receive a title or position formally.
être nommé officiellement
Related Words
official
Who has official authority or recognition.
officiel
unofficially
In an unofficial manner, informally.
officieusement
Slang Meanings
Formal way of saying something.
He said that officially to avoid misunderstandings.
Il a dit cela officiellement pour éviter les malentendus.
In a way that optimizes public perception.
Everything must be done officially to look good.
Tout doit être fait officiellement pour bien paraître.