également

Également is a French adverb meaning also, as well, or likewise. It is used to add another element or consideration to what has already been mentioned, often in formal or written contexts but also in everyday speech.

Originating from the adjective égal, meaning equal, with the adverbial suffix -ment,égalément ultimately derives from Latin aequalis. The pronunciation in standard French is roughly [e.ɡal.mɑ̃]. The word is invariable with respect to gender and number.

Usage and placement: égal­ement can appear after the finite verb or at the beginning of a clause, depending on emphasis or formality. Examples: Ils ont également signé le traité. (They also signed the treaty.) Les résultats sont, égal­ement, encourageants. (The results are likewise encouraging.) Les deux options sont également possibles. (Both options are equally possible.) In many contexts, aussi is more common in everyday speech, while également tends to be found in formal writing or in academic discourse.

Notes on nuance: égal­ement emphasizes parallel addition or equivalence between elements, rather than simply adding new information. It is not used to modify a noun; it functions as an adverbial connector linking clauses or phrases. In contrast to de plus, which adds a separate point, également highlights symmetry or parity between items.

See also: aussi, de plus, pareillement, comme aussi.