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carrément
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
1. (colloquial) (frankly)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. straight
Si ton cadeau ne te plaît pas, dis-le-moi carrément.If you don't like your present, tell it to me straight.
b. straight up (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Louis a carrément avoué qu'il ne voulait plus partir en vacances avec moi.Louis straight up admitted that he didn't want to go on vacation with me anymore.
c. squarely
Après quelques hésitations, le responsable a abordé carrément le problème budgétaire.After some hesitation, the manager squarely addressed the budget issue.
2. (colloquial) (totally)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
3. (old-fashioned) (in a square way)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. squarely
Le menuisier a découpé les planches carrément afin qu'elles s'assemblent à angle droit.The carpenter cut the boards squarely so that they would fit together at right angles.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
4. (colloquial) (used to answer positively)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. for sure (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Ça te dirait d'aller passer deux jours à la mer ? - Carrément !How about spending two days at the beach? - For sure!
5. (colloquial) (used to express surprise)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no way (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Audrey ne savait pas quelle robe de mariée choisir, alors elle en a acheté trois. - Carrément !Audrey didn't know which wedding dress to choose, so she bought three. - No way!
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