No. 2,317 in French

nettement

Clearly; distinctly.

In a sentence

Ce produit est nettement meilleur que l'autre.
This product is significantly better than the other.
Here, 'nettement' is used to mean 'significantly' or 'clearly', expressing a strong comparison.
Il a parlé nettement pour que tout le monde entende.
He spoke clearly so that everyone could hear.
'Nettement' is used here to mean 'clearly', focusing on the manner of speaking.
La situation est nettement préoccupante.
The situation is clearly concerning.
In this sentence, 'nettement' emphasizes 'clearly', indicating the evident nature of the concern.

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