Language/French/Vocabulary/Vachement

"Vachement" is a French colloquialism used to indicate a high degree of something, similar to the English word "really." It is commonly used in spoken French and is considered a casual expression. Here are some ways to use "vachement" in French:

1. To emphasize an adjective: "Ce gâteau est vachement bon!" (This cake is really good!) "Ce film est vachement triste." (This movie is really sad.)
2. To emphasize a verb: "Il travaille vachement dur." (He works really hard.) "Elle chante vachement bien." (She sings really well.)
3. To indicate surprise or disbelief: "Vachement? Il a réussi l'examen?" (Really? He passed the exam?) "Il a gagné la compétition? Vachement fort!" (He won the competition? Really strong!)

It's important to note that "vachement" is a colloquial expression and should be used in informal situations only. In more formal settings, it's best to use other expressions to indicate a high degree, such as "très," "extrêmement," or "incroyablement."

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