No. 3,268 in French
strictement
Strictly.
In a sentence
L'accès à cette zone est strictement interdit.
Access to this area is strictly forbidden.
In this sentence, 'strictement' (strictly) is used to emphasize the prohibition, showing that no exceptions are allowed.
Je suis strictement végétarien depuis dix ans.
I have been strictly vegetarian for ten years.
Here, 'strictement' indicates adherence to dietary rules without compromise.
La règle doit être strictement appliquée.
The rule must be strictly applied.
This usage of 'strictement' shows the importance of following the rule exactly and without leniency.
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