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Adverbs ending in —ment derived from nouns
There are a few adverbs ending in -ment which are derived from nouns and function like degree adverbs.
These would be used only in spoken French: "vachement" in particular is used in very informal spoken French:
| French Adjective | Phrase in French | Translation in English |
|---|---|---|
| bougrement | C'est bougrement difficile | It's bloody difficult |
| diablement | Cette voiture est diablement lourde | This car is hellishly heavy |
| vachement | Elle est vachement jolie | She's bloody good-looking |
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