Vaguement (en. Vaguely)

/vaɡ.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Indicates that something is done in an unclear or imprecise manner.

I vaguely remember what you said.

Je me souviens vaguement de ce que tu as dit.

Expresses uncertainty or a lack of determination.

He vaguely mentioned his plans for the summer.

Il a vaguement mentionné ses projets pour l'été.

Used to signal a not fully defined idea.

We vaguely discussed the possibilities for the future.

Nous avons vaguement discuté des possibilités pour le futur.

From Latin 'vagus', meaning wandering or indefinite.

vaguely interested

To have a slight interest.

vaguement intéressé

vaguely familiar

To be somewhat known without specific details.

vaguement familier

vaguely aware

To have limited information on a subject.

vaguement au courant

vague

Lacking precision or clearness.

vague

imprecise

Not exact or clear.

imprécis

blurry

Not sharp, difficult to distinguish.

flou

Not sure about what is being said.

When he answered the question, it was really vague.

Quand il a répondu à la question, c'était vraiment vaguement.

To have a vague idea.

I don't really know; it's a bit vague in my mind.

Je ne sais pas trop, c'est un peu vaguement dans ma tête.