bonnement

French

Etymology

From bonne +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɔn.mɑ̃/
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Adverb

bonnement

  1. (archaic) really, exactly
  2. simply
    tout bonnement ― quite simply

Usage notes

  • This term is not used as the adverb corresponding to bon (“good”); bien (“well”) serves that purpose. Similarly, malement is not used in Modern French.
  • Always used with tout. Compare tout simplement.

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