quite

quite
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. tout à fait
We quite agree on that point.Nous sommes tout à fait d’accord sur ce point.
b. parfaitement
I quite understand your impatience.Je comprends parfaitement votre impatience.
a. assez
It's quite likely that Chris will leave the team.Il est assez probable que Chris quitte l'équipe.
b. plutôt
The food was quite good but not exceptional.La nourriture était plutôt bonne, mais pas exceptionnelle.
a. exactement
We're not quite sure what happened.Nous ne savons pas exactement ce qui s’est passé.
b. tout à fait
I didn't quite understand the ending of the series. Where did the main character go?Je n’ai pas tout à fait compris la fin de la série. Où est passé le personnage principal ?
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
interjection
4. (used to indicate agreement)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
a. tout à fait
You can't expect people to wait three hours. - Quite!On ne peut pas s’attendre à ce que les gens patientent pendant trois heures. - Tout à fait !
b. absolument
It's obvious Henson knew more than he admitted. - Quite!Il est évident que Henson en savait plus qu’il ne voulait bien l’admettre. - Absolument !
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