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nettement

clearly

adverb net-MAHN Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Also means

distinctly

Usage Note

Nettement intensifies a comparison or contrast, meaning 'clearly', 'markedly', or 'by far' — nettement meilleur (clearly better), nettement plus rapide (significantly faster). It derives from the adjective net (clean, clear, distinct). Unlike clairement (clearly, in a clear manner), nettement often implies a measurable gap or unambiguous difference.

Examples

"Ce modèle est nettement plus rapide que l'ancien."

Natural Translation

This model is clearly faster than the old one.

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