Adéquatement



Example: Il faut répondre adéquatement aux questions pour réussir l'examen.

Definition


"Adéquatement" is an adverb meaning in a suitable or appropriate manner, fitting the requirements or conditions of a situation. For example, it means responding properly to questions in order to succeed in an exam.

Etymology


The word "adéquatement" comes from the French adjective "adéquat," which itself derives from the Latin "adaequatus," meaning 'made equal' or 'suitable.' Did you know that "adéquat" entered French in the 16th century, emphasizing the idea of something matching or fitting well?

Learn to use this word actively


"Adéquatement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select French as the language you want to learn.

Create a free account