Actuellement
Example: Je travaille actuellement sur un nouveau projet important.
Definition
"Actuellement" is an adverb used to indicate that something is happening at the present time or currently. It often conveys the idea of ongoing or immediate relevance, as in the sentence: "I am currently working on an important new project."
Etymology
The word "actuellement" comes from the French adjective "actuel," meaning 'current' or 'present,' combined with the adverbial suffix '-lement.' "Actuel" itself derives from the Latin "actualis," related to "actus," meaning 'act' or 'doing.' Did you know that "actuellement" is not to be confused with "actually," which in English means 'in fact' rather than 'currently'?
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"Actuellement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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