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officieusement

unofficially

adverb oh-fee-syuz-MAHN Rare

Also means

informally

Usage Note

Officieusement contrasts with officiellement (officially) and often signals that something is known but not formally acknowledged. It is common in journalism and political commentary to describe leaks or background briefings. The related adjective officieux describes something semi-official or off-the-record.

Examples

"Il a officieusement confirmé la nouvelle."

Natural Translation

He unofficially confirmed the news.

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