partiellement

Partiellement is a French adverb meaning "partially" or "in part". It is used to indicate that something is not complete or whole, but only a fraction or section of it. For example, one might say "Le travail est partiellement terminé" which translates to "The work is partially finished." This implies that some progress has been made, but the task is not yet fully accomplished.

The adverb "partiellement" can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. When it modifies a verb, it describes the extent to which an action has been performed. For instance, "Il a partiellement compris la leçon" means "He partially understood the lesson." When it modifies an adjective, it describes the degree to which a quality is present. For example, "La porte est partiellement ouverte" indicates that the door is not fully open or fully closed.

In various contexts, "partiellement" conveys a sense of incompleteness or a degree of something without reaching its entirety. It is a useful word for expressing nuance and precision when describing states or actions that are not absolute. The usage of "partiellement" is widespread in everyday French conversation as well as in more formal writing.