What does carrément in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word carrément in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use carrément in French.

The word carrément in French means straight, squarely, totally, really, You bet!, No way!. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word carrément

straight

adverbe (franchement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Il a carrément opté pour cette solution.
He opted straight for this solution.

squarely

adverbe (solidement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Ce poteau tient carrément dans le sol.
This post stands squarely in the ground.

totally, really

adverbe (familier (complètement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Tu as des billets pour la finale de ce soir ? C'est carrément génial !
So you have tickets for the final tonight? That is totally brilliant!

You bet!

interjection (familier (complètement, beaucoup) (informal)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
- Ça te dirait d'aller voir Muse en concert le mois prochain ? - Carrément !
"Do you fancy going to see Muse in concert next month?" "You bet!"

No way!

interjection (familier (haut degré d'incrédulité, surprise) (informal)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
J'ai dit quelque chose qui n'a pas plu à mon voisin et il m'a crevé mes pneus ! - Carrément ! - Tiens, tu voulais un peu d'eau, je t'ai ramené un pack de 6 bouteilles de 2 litres. - Carrément ! Tu ne fais pas les choses à moitié, toi !
"Here, you wanted a little water; I've brought you back a six-pack of two-litre bottles." "Are you kidding me? You don't do things by halves, do you?!"

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