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carrément

/ka.ʁe.mɑ̃/ adverb B1
  1. squarely, at right angles (in the shape of a square; of motion etc.) (dated)
  2. really, completely (informal) · Il est carrément stupide. He is really stupid.· Je veux carrément aller au Japon I really want to go to Japan.
  3. straight out, bluntly (of asking, speaking etc.) (informal)
  4. right, slap-bang, smack-dab (informal) · La poste se trouve carrément au centre de la ville The post office is right smack in the middle of the town.
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Il était fâcheux qu'il ne fît pas jour, car ç'eût été un spectacle curieux que celui de ce gueux, assis carrément sur les coussins brochés, près du jeune et élégant conducteur du tilbury.
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, p. 665 · C1
Aussi, à l'aspect de son ancien ami, Danglars prit son air majestueux et s'établit carrément dans son fauteuil.
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, p. 786 · C1

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