parfaitement

/paʁ.fɛt.mɑ̃/

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Translation

perfectly, absolutely

Word origin

Formed from the adjective parfait ('perfect') plus the adverb-forming suffix -ment. The base comes from Latin perfectus ('completed'), from perficere ('to finish').

Origin
Latin
Root
parfait + -ment
English cognates
perfectly

Examples

.

You are perfectly right on this point.

.

This dress suits you perfectly.

.

I understand your situation perfectly.

" ' ?" " !"

"Do you agree?" "Absolutely!"

l'.

He speaks French and English perfectly.

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This word is part of lesson 31.