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sérieusement

seriously

adverb seh-ryuhz-MAHN Less Common

Usage Note

Sérieusement functions both as a manner adverb ('in a serious way') and as a conversational intensifier equivalent to 'seriously?' or 'honestly'. In informal speech it often starts a sentence to express disbelief or emphasis — similar to English 'seriously, though'. The adjective sérieux is the base form.

Examples

"Sérieusement, tu n'as pas vu ce film?"

Natural Translation

Seriously, you haven't seen that film?

Literal Translation

Seriously, you not-have not seen this film?

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