Uniquement (en. Uniquely)

/ynik.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates that one thing is the only or main one.
This offer is only valid until the end of the month.
Cette offre est uniquement valable jusqu'à la fin du mois.
Expresses a restriction or limitation.
He comes only for the meeting.
Il vient uniquement pour la réunion.
Used to emphasize exclusivity.
She is only interested in literature.
Elle s'intéresse uniquement à la littérature.

Etymology

From Latin 'unus' meaning one.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exclusively for
only for something.
uniquement pour
exclusively if
prerequisite condition.
uniquement si
exclusively between us
confidentiality situation.
uniquement entre nous

Related Words

unique
Which is alone in its kind.
unique
unified
To make homogeneous or one.
unifié
unification
Action of making one or unique.
unification

Slang Meanings

Essentially
I will only have a coffee.
Je vais uniquement prendre un café.
Just
It is only a matter of time.
C'est uniquement une question de temps.