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No. 8,855 in French

brutalement

Suddenly or violently.

In a sentence

  • Il se leva brutalement de la chaise.

    He stood up abruptly from the chair.

    Here, 'brutalement' is used to indicate an abrupt physical action, emphasizing the suddenness of the motion.

  • La tempête arriva brutalement, causant des dégâts considérables.

    The storm arrived suddenly, causing considerable damage.

    In this case, 'brutalement' describes how the storm came in a sudden and forceful manner, highlighting its impact.

  • Elle répondit brutalement à la question, sans prendre le temps de réfléchir.

    She answered the question brusquely, without taking the time to think.

    Here, 'brutalement' conveys the tone of the response, suggesting it was delivered in a sharp or harsh manner without much thought.

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