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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