Puissamment (en. Powerfully)

/pɥi.sɑ̃.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates an action performed with great intensity or power.
He acted powerfully to convince the jury.
Il a agi puissamment pour convaincre le jury.
Reinforces a characteristic, a feeling, or an emotion.
She loved him powerfully despite his flaws.
Elle l'a aimé puissamment malgré ses défauts.
Expresses strength in effects or results.
This machine works powerfully, increasing production.
Cette machine fonctionne puissamment, augmentant la production.

Etymology

Derived from 'powerful', with the suffix '-ly' indicating a manner of acting.

Common Phrases and Expressions

act powerfully
To act with a lot of force or influence.
agir puissamment
speak powerfully
To express oneself in a strong and convincing manner.
parler puissamment
persuade powerfully
To persuade very effectively.
convaincre puissamment

Related Words

powerful
Who has power, energy, or influence.
puissant
power
Ability to exert influence or produce an effect.
puissance
energy
Physical or moral strength, dynamism.
énergie

Slang Meanings

To act with a lot of impact
He made a powerful entrance, attracting all the attention.
Il a fait une entrée puissamment, attirant tous les regards.
To have a strong effect
His critique struck the audience powerfully.
Sa critique a frappé puissamment l'audience.