What does simplement in French mean?

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

The word simplement in French means simply, only, simply, simply, quite simply, purely and solely, simply, quite simply. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word simplement

simply

adverbe (de manière facile à comprendre)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Je lui ai expliqué le problème aussi simplement que possible.
I explained the problem to him as simply as possible.

only

adverbe (uniquement, juste)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
J'ai simplement dit que je n'aimais pas trop son chapeau et elle s'est énervée violemment.
I only said that I wasn't that keen on her hat and she got really annoyed.

simply

adverbe (sans ornement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Ils vivent simplement. Ils s'habillent simplement.
They dress plainly.

simply

adverbe (directement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Elle parle simplement de sa situation.
She spoke simply about her situation.

quite simply

locution adverbiale (de façon très simple)

purely and solely

locution adverbiale (tout simplement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

simply, quite simply

locution adverbiale (tout bonnement, tout bêtement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
J'ai tout simplement revissé le culot de la lampe pour la rallumer. Nager ici est tout simplement impossible.

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