Spécialement (en. Especially)

/spe.sja.lã/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates that a thing is intended or suited for a particular use.
This offer is specially designed for students.
Cette offre est spécialement conçue pour les étudiants.
In a way that stands out from others.
He was chosen specially for this project.
Il a été choisi spécialement pour ce projet.
By emphasizing something in particular.
I specifically invite you to my birthday party.
Je t'invite spécialement à ma fête d'anniversaire.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'special' and the suffix '-ly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

for me specially
indication that something has been done solely for me.
pour moi spécialement
specially for you
indicates a particular attention given to someone.
spécialement pour vous
specially designed for
means that something has been created for a specific purpose.
conçu spécialement pour

Related Words

special
Which is distinct from others.
spécial
particular
Which stands out due to specific characteristics.
particulier
exclusive
Which is reserved for a limited group.
exclusif

Slang Meanings

Specially used to refer to someone as being particularly unique.
She is specially great in her field.
Elle est spécialement géniale dans son domaine.
Term used to informally indicate that something is done with a particular intention.
It is done specially to provoke a reaction.
C'est fait spécialement pour faire réagir.