Passablement (en. Passably)
/pasabləmɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
In a moderate way, neither too much nor too little.
He managed to play his role passably well.
Il a réussi à passablement bien jouer son rôle.
Enough to be considered acceptable.
The exam result is passably satisfactory.
Le résultat de l'examen est passablement satisfaisant.
With a certain competence or skill.
She speaks English passably.
Elle parle passablement anglais.
Etymology
Formed from 'passable' with the suffix '-ly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
passably well
Quite well, in a satisfactory manner.
passablement bien
passably difficult
Quite difficult, but not too much.
passablement difficile
Related Words
passable
Worthy of being accepted, but without enthusiasm.
passable
sufficient
Which is adequate in quantity or quality.
suffisant
acceptably
In a way that can be accepted.
acceptablement
Slang Meanings
Mediocre, not exceptional.
This movie was passably entertaining.
Ce film était passablement divertissant.
A bit lacking, not great.
His latest album is passably good.
Son dernier album est passablement bon.