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    Strictement (en. Strictly)

    /stʁiktəmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates that something is applied rigorously.
    One must strictly adhere to the rules.
    Il faut respecter strictement les règles.
    Used to emphasize a requirement or condition.
    The time slots must be strictly respected.
    Les plages horaires doivent être strictement respectées.
    Refers to communication or an approach without ambiguity.
    She strictly forbade discussing that.
    Elle a strictement interdit de parler de ça.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'strictus', meaning 'tight, rigid' and the suffix '-ment' which transforms an adjective into an adverb.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    strictly prohibited
    Prohibited without any exception.
    strictement interdit
    strictly speaking
    According to a strict interpretation.
    à strictement parler
    strictly reserved
    Exclusively reserved.
    strictement réservé

    Related Words

    strict
    Something that imposes rigid rules.
    strict
    rule
    A directive to be followed strictly.
    règle
    prohibition
    A formal prohibition.
    interdiction

    Slang Meanings

    Serious to the point of being rigid.
    This teacher is strictly a tyrant.
    Ce prof est strictement un tyran.
    Relentlessly, to the letter.
    He does strictly what he wants, without discussion.
    Il fait strictement ce qu'il veut, sans discussion.