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    Sérieusement (en. Seriously)

    /se.ʁjœz.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a serious or thoughtful way.
    It is important to speak seriously about the situation.
    Il est important de parler sérieusement de la situation.
    Taking into account the consequences.
    She told me that seriously.
    Elle m'a dit cela sérieusement.
    In a way that shows one is not joking.
    I'm telling you seriously, don't play with that.
    Je te le dis sérieusement, ne joue pas avec ça.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'sérieux', from the Latin 'serius' meaning 'grave'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be taken seriously
    To be regarded as important or true.
    À prendre au sérieux
    Seriously speaking
    Speaking seriously, without joking.
    Sérieusement parlant
    To speak seriously
    To approach a subject in a serious manner.
    Parler sérieusement

    Related Words

    serious
    One who does not joke and adopts a serious attitude.
    sérieux
    serenity
    A calm state of mind, free from worry or anxiety.
    sérénité
    serenade
    A song sung to express affectionate feelings.
    sérénade

    Slang Meanings

    No joke.
    I'm seriously tired, no joke.
    Je suis sérieusement fatigué, pas de blague.
    Serious, but cool.
    It's serious, but we're having fun.
    C'est sérieux, mais on s'amuse.