durement
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durement
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
1. (strongly)
a. hard
Le vent a durement frappé la vieille maison pendant la tempête.The wind hit the old house hard during the storm.
2. (figurative) (in a strict and unpleasant manner)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. severely
Le professeur a durement noté les travaux des étudiants et n’a pas toléré la moindre approximation.The teacher graded the students' work severely and didn't tolerate the slightest approximation.
b. harshly
L’équipe a été durement critiquée après sa défaite lors du dernier match.The team was harshly criticized after their loss in the last game.
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