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Uniquement

Uniquement is a French adverb meaning "only," "exclusively," or "solely." It is used to restrict the scope of a statement or clause, clarifying that nothing beyond what follows applies.

Etymology and form: Uniquement derives from the adjective unique, with the adverbial suffix -ment. The word

Usage: It typically precedes the element it modifies or appears at the start of a sentence for

Nuance and equivalents: While both seulement and ne...que convey restriction, uniquement tends to be more emphatic

Translations: In English, the corresponding meanings are "only," "solely," and "exclusively." See also: seulement; ne ... que;

is
well
established
in
modern
French
and
is
commonly
used
in
both
formal
and
everyday
language.
emphasis.
Examples
include:
"Cette
offre
est
uniquement
valable
jusqu'à
vendredi"
and
"Je
mange
uniquement
des
légumes."
In
formal
or
legal
contexts,
it
underscores
exclusivity,
as
in
"Les
droits
d'accès
sont
accordés
uniquement
sur
présentation
d'une
pièce
d'identité."
In
casual
speech,
synonyms
such
as
seulement
or
ne...que
are
often
more
common,
but
uniquement
conveys
a
stronger
sense
of
restriction
and
formality.
and
formal.
Exclusivement
is
a
close
synonym
that
also
carries
a
formal
or
technical
tone,
though
it
can
be
used
in
similar
contexts.
exclusivement.