What does précisément in French mean?

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

The word précisément in French means precisely, precisely, exactly, correct, not exactly. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word précisément

precisely

adverbe (exactement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Il est venu précisément le jour où elle était là.
He came on precisely the day she was there.

precisely

adverbe (avec précision, nettement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Il a décrit le voleur très précisément.
He described the thief very precisely.

exactly

adverbe (en tout point)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Tu es précisément l'artiste que je recherche.
You are exactly the artist I am looking for.

correct

adverbe (absolument)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
N'est-ce pas ton jour de congé ? Si, précisément.
Isn't this your day off? Yes, that's correct.

not exactly

locution adverbiale (pas exactement, pas tout à fait)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
En fait, je ne te demande pas précisément un prêt.

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