Souverainement (en. Sovereignly)
/su.və.ʁɛ.nə.mɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
In an absolute and independent manner.
He sovereignly decided to leave his position.
Il a décidé souverainement de quitter son poste.
In complete freedom, without external intervention.
The people sovereignly chose their president.
Le peuple a souverainement choisi son président.
With authority and power.
The state acts sovereignly in its internal affairs.
L'État agit souverainement dans ses affaires internes.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'sovereign', from the Latin 'superanus', meaning 'superior'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to act sovereignly
Acting without constraint or external influence.
agir souverainement
to choose sovereignly
Making a choice independently.
choisir souverainement
to decide sovereignly
Making a decision autonomously.
décider souverainement
Related Words
sovereign
Who exercises supreme authority.
souverain
sovereignty
Supreme authority of a state.
souveraineté
sovereignly
In a sovereign manner.
souverainement
Slang Meanings
The act of doing what one wants without worrying about the consequences.
He manages his life sovereignly, without heeding advice.
Il gère sa vie souverainement, sans écouter les conseils.
Acting as master of one's decisions.
She made her decision sovereignly, without asking for opinions.
Elle a pris sa décision souverainement, sans demander d'avis.