Relativement (en. Relatively)

/ʁelativement/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

In a comparative manner, referring to something.

This exam is relatively easy compared to previous ones.

Cet examen est relativement facile par rapport aux précédents.

In relation to degree or importance.

The cost of living is relatively high in this city.

Le coût de la vie est relativement élevé dans cette ville.

Indicating a certain measure or proportion.

She is relatively young to hold this position.

Elle est relativement jeune pour occuper ce poste.

From Latin 'relativus', meaning 'relative, in relation'.

relatively simple

Which is simple to a certain extent.

relativement simple

relatively good

Which is good compared to other standards.

relativement bon

relatively speaking

In relative terms, considering a context.

relativement parlant

relative

Relating to the relationship between two things.

relatif

relation

The link or relationship between two or more elements.

relation

relativity

A concept according to which physical properties may depend on observational conditions.

relativité

Not that bad, in comparison.

It's relatively cool, especially if you compare it to what was there before.

C'est relativement cool, surtout si tu compares avec ce qu'il y avait avant.

Quite amazing for a certain context.

This movie is relatively epic for a small budget.

Ce film est relativement épique pour un petit budget.