carrément

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French

Etymology

From carré +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ka.ʁe.mɑ̃/
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Adverb

carrément

  1. (literal, dated) squarely, at right angles (in the shape of a square; of motion etc.)
  2. (informal, intensifier) really, completely
    Il est carrément stupide.He is really stupid.
    Je veux carrément aller au JaponI really want to go to Japan.
  3. (informal) straight out, bluntly (of asking, speaking etc.)
  4. (informal) right, slap-bang
    La poste se trouve carrément au centre de la ville
    The post office is right smack in the middle of the town.

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