What does fortement in French mean?

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

The word fortement in French means very much, heavily, ardently, fervently, avidly, forcefully, clearly, distinctly, very high in alcohol, with high alcohol content, very much under the influence of alcohol. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word fortement

very much

adverbe (beaucoup, à un haut degré)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Les températures exceptionnellement hautes que nous avons eues ces dernières semaines devraient chuter fortement à partir de demain. On sent que ce peintre s'est fortement inspiré des Impressionnistes.
The exceptionally high temperatures we have had these last few weeks should fall sharply from tomorrow onwards.

heavily

adverbe (avec un adj : avec un haut taux de [qch])

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Fais attention parce que les plats de ma grand-mère sont toujours fortement salés. Le jeune entrepreneur hésite à se lancer sur ce marché fortement concurrentiel.
Be careful; my grandmother's cooking is always extremely salty.

ardently, fervently, avidly

adverbe (vivement, avec passion)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Le professeur encourageait fortement ses élèves à lire en dehors des cours. Marie espère fortement être reçue à l'examen.
The teacher strongly encouraged his students to read outside their lessons.

forcefully

adverbe (avec force)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
L'automobiliste sortit de sa voiture en panne pour la pousser fortement hors de la route.
The driver got out of his broken-down car in order to push it forcefully off the road.

clearly, distinctly

adverbe (avec netteté)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Les traits du marin étaient fortement marqués par des années en mer.
The sailor's features were distinctly marked by his years at sea.

very high in alcohol, with high alcohol content

locution adjectivale (liquide : avec beaucoup d'alcool)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

very much under the influence of alcohol

locution adjectivale (personne : ayant beaucoup bu)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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