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rudement

French → English

adv//ʁyd.mɑ̃//

(behavior) Roughly or harshly: in a violent or blunt manner

Le policier a poussé le suspect rudement contre le mur pour le menotter.

(English) The police officer pushed the suspect roughly against the wall to handcuff him.

Elle a parlé rudement à son petit frère parce qu'il avait cassé son vase.

(English) She spoke harshly to her little brother because he had broken her vase.

adv//ʁyd.mɑ̃//

(informal emphasis) Very or extremely: used to emphasize a state or quality

Il fait rudement froid ce matin, n'oublie pas de mettre ton manteau.

(English) It's extremely cold this morning; don't forget to put on your coat.

Ce nouvel examen de mathématiques est rudement difficile pour les élèves.

(English) This new math exam is very difficult for the students.

Entry ID: fr:en:rudement · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary