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    Précieusement (en. Preciously)

    /pʁe.sjø.z.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a way that highlights something, with great esteem.
    He keeps his childhood memories preciously.
    Il garde précieusement ses souvenirs d'enfance.
    With care, in a way that preserves something.
    She keeps her important documents preciously.
    Elle conserve précieusement ses documents importants.
    Revealed as being of great value or significant importance.
    This artwork is kept preciously in a museum.
    Cette œuvre d'art est précieusement gardée dans un musée.

    Etymology

    Formed from the adjective 'precious' with the suffix '-ly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    kept preciously
    Maintained with great care or importance.
    tenue précieusement
    to keep preciously
    To preserve something by taking great care of it.
    garder précieusement
    precious word
    A statement or idea of great value.
    parole précieuse

    Related Words

    precious
    Having great value, often in terms of quality or emotion.
    précieux
    preserve
    To preserve, keep intact.
    préserver
    ensure
    To make something safe or protected.
    assurer

    Slang Meanings

    Attached to something personal.
    He keeps his sketchbook preciously, almost like a treasure.
    Il garde précieusement son carnet de croquis, presque comme un trésor.
    Showing excessive attachment.
    She is too precious with her belongings; nothing should be touched.
    Elle est trop précieuse avec ses affaires, rien ne doit être touché.