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    Quasi (en. Almost)

    /kwazi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates an approximation or similarity.
    He is almost certain he passed his exam.
    Il est quasi sûr d'avoir réussi son examen.
    Expresses a state that is not completely determined.
    It's a quasi-step towards modernity.
    C'est une quasi-démarche vers la modernité.
    Can designate a particular aspect imitating something.
    His attitude is almost childlike.
    Son attitude est quasi enfantine.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'quasi', meaning 'as if', 'almost'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    quasi official
    Which is almost official, but not quite.
    quasi officiel
    quasi scientific
    Which is partly scientific, but not completely.
    quasi scientifique
    quasi judicial
    Related to a situation that resembles a legal action without having the official forms.
    quasi judiciaire

    Related Words

    quasi-
    Prefix meaning 'almost' or 'nearly'.
    quasi-
    quasi
    Adv. Meaning 'almost', 'nearly'.
    quasiment

    Slang Meanings

    Almost in a relaxed mode.
    He was almost high at the party.
    Il était quasi high pendant la fête.
    Almost cool.
    His new car is almost cool.
    Sa nouvelle voiture, c'est quasi cool.