Totalement (en. Totally)

/tɔ.tal.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates that something is done in its entirety.
He totally passed his exam.
Il a totalement réussi son examen.
Means that something is entirely true or real.
That's totally false.
C'est totalement faux.
Used to emphasize a statement.
I totally agree with you.
Je suis totalement d'accord avec toi.

Etymology

From Latin 'totalis', meaning 'total'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

totally unbearable
Also used to describe something intolerable.
totalement insupportable
totally agree
To express complete agreement.
totalement d'accord
totally clueless
Refers to someone who is completely lost or disconnected.
totalement à l'ouest
totally overwhelmed
Refers to a situation where one can no longer keep up or manage.
totalement dépassé

Related Words

total
Pertaining to the entirety or whole.
total
totalize
Add up several elements.
totaliser

Slang Meanings

Completely
That's completely crazy!
C'est complètement dingue !
Totally into
I'm totally into my project.
Je suis à fond dans mon projet.