Rigoureusement (en. Rigorously)

/ʁiɡuʁøzmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates a way of doing that adheres strictly to rules or principles.
He rigorously followed the given instructions.
Il a rigoureusement suivi les instructions données.
Relates to a serious and severe application of a method or rule.
The criteria were applied rigorously in the evaluation.
Les critères ont été appliqués rigoureusement dans l'évaluation.
Used to express a high demand in a given context.
She rigorously monitored the operation of the device.
Elle a rigoureusement contrôlé le fonctionnement de l'appareil.

Etymology

From Latin 'rigor', which means 'rigidity'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rigorously observed
Followed in a strict manner.
rigoureusement observé
act rigorously
To have a serious and disciplined behavior.
agir rigoureusement
demand rigorously
To ask in a severe and inflexible manner.
exiger rigoureusement

Related Words

rigor
Character of what is rigorous, severe.
rigueur
rigid
Who does not bend, inflexible.
rigide
rule
Establishment of standards to be followed precisely.
règle

Slang Meanings

Toughly
You have to do this toughly, without compromise.
Il faut faire ça à la dure, sans compromis.
Like a military person
He manages his team like a military person, rigorously.
Il gère son équipe comme un militaire, rigoureusement.