Formed from French actuel, meaning present or real, with the adverb-forming suffix -ment. The older sense was ‘in reality’ and survives mainly in philosophy, while the time sense became standard in everyday French.
Formed from French actuel, meaning present or real, with the adverb-forming suffix -ment. The older sense was ‘in reality’ and survives mainly in philosophy, while the time sense became standard in everyday French.
What does actuellement mean in French?
In everyday French, actuellement means currently, at present, or now.
Does actuellement mean actually?
Usually no. In everyday speech it means currently. It can mean actually only in a technical philosophy sense.
How is actuellement pronounced?
Actuellement is pronounced /aktɥɛlmɑ̃/.
Where does actuellement go in a sentence?
It commonly follows the conjugated verb, as in Le musée est actuellement fermé, but it can also begin a sentence.
What are synonyms for actuellement?
Common synonyms include en ce moment, à présent, maintenant, and pour le moment.
Is actuellement an adjective?
No. Actuellement is an invariant adverb. The related adjective is actuel.
Where does actuellement come from?
It is formed from actuel and the adverb suffix -ment.