correctement
/kɔ.ʁɛk.tə.mɑ̃/adverb★Intermediate
general
In a correct or accurate manner; without mistakes.
Elle a écrit correctement son nom sur le formulaire.
She wrote her name correctly on the form.
Le programme fonctionne correctement maintenant.
The program works correctly now.
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Often used to describe actions that are done accurately or in the right way.
Collocations
répondre correctementto answer correctlyfonctionner correctementto work correctlycomprendre correctementto understand correctly
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Common Usage
Use 'correctement' to describe actions that are done accurately or in the right way, similar to 'correctly' in English.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the adjective 'correct' with the adverbial suffix '-ment'.
📝Usage Notes
This adverb is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to describe actions that are done accurately or properly.
Word Breakdown
correct
accurate, right
root-ment
adverbial suffix
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