Pleinement (en. Fully)
/plɛ.nə.mɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates an action done wholly or without reservation.
He fully invests himself in his work.
Il s'investit pleinement dans son travail.
Expresses the maximum degree of a quality or an action.
She is fully satisfied with her choice.
Elle est pleinement satisfaite de son choix.
Used to signify the completion of a state or condition.
They fully enjoyed their vacation.
Ils ont pleinement profité de leurs vacances.
Etymology
Comes from the French 'plein' with the suffix '-ement', indicating a manner of being full.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fully agree
To be in full agreement.
pleinement d'accord
to live life to the fullest
To live each moment intensely.
vivre pleinement
to believe fully
To have total faith without reservation.
croire pleinement
to commit fully
To invest oneself entirely in a cause or task.
s'engager pleinement
to succeed fully
To achieve complete success in something.
réussir pleinement
Related Words
full
Which is filled or complete.
plein
fullness
State of being full or overflowing.
plénitude
plenary
Gathered completely/entirely.
plénier
Slang Meanings
Completely
He is completely at ease with the news.
Il est complètement à l'aise avec la nouvelle.
To the max
She dove into the project wholeheartedly.
Elle a plongé à fond dans le projet.