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    Principalement (en. Mostly)

    /pʁɛ̃.si.pa.lə.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates that something is true to the greatest extent, or in most cases.
    This region is mainly known for its vineyards.
    Cette région est principalement connue pour ses vignes.
    Expresses a predominance or priority in a given context.
    He mainly works in the technology sector.
    Il travaille principalement dans le secteur technologique.
    Used to specify that one thing is the most important among others.
    We mainly studied French literature.
    Nous avons étudié principalement la littérature française.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'principalem', meaning 'principal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mainly due to
    Used to introduce an explanation of the causes.
    principalement en raison de
    to focus mainly on
    Indicates the importance of a particular aspect.
    se concentrer principalement sur
    to be intended mainly for
    Refers to the primary target or audience of something.
    être destiné principalement à

    Related Words

    principal
    Who is the most important, the leader.
    principal
    principality
    A territory governed by a prince.
    principauté
    prince
    King or ruler of a small state.
    prince

    Slang Meanings

    On the tooth
    There are only tourists here, it’s on the tooth!
    Il n'y a que des touristes ici, c'est sur le dent!
    On the boat
    He always talks on the boat when he's at work.
    Il parle toujours sur le bateau quand il est au travail.