No. 161 in French
surtout
"Above all" or "especially."
In a sentence
Je préfère surtout le chocolat noir.
I especially prefer dark chocolate.
In this sentence, 'surtout' is used to emphasize a particular preference, meaning 'especially'.
Il faut surtout faire attention en traversant la rue.
You must especially pay attention when crossing the street.
Here, 'surtout' emphasizes the importance of caution in a specific context, akin to 'particularly'.
Surtout, n'oublie pas ton passeport avant de partir.
Above all, don't forget your passport before leaving.
In this sentence, 'surtout' introduces the most critical instruction, translating to 'above all' or 'most importantly'.
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