énormément

énormément is a French adverb meaning "enormously," "greatly," or "very much." It originates from the adjective "énorme," which means "huge" or "giant." The suffix –ment turns the adjective into an adverb, a common process in French that parallels English adverbial forms such as "big‑ly." The word is used to intensify the degree of an adjective or verb, and it is synonymous with other French adverbs such as extrêmement, très, and beaucoup.

Pronunciation is [e.nɔʁ.mɑ̃]. The spelling remains unchanged in the plural; the comparative and superlative forms are much larger in use.

Synonyms include immensément, largement, profondément, and très, depending on the context. For instance, "Il travaille énormément" could also be expressed as "Il travaille très fort."

Typical usage appears in both written and spoken French. Some example sentences are:

- Je suis énormément surpris par cette nouvelle. (I am enormously surprised by this news.)

- Elle a réussi énormément dans son domaine. (She has succeeded greatly in her field.)

- Ce problème est énorme, mais il n’est pas impossible à résoudre. (This problem is huge, but it is not impossible to solve.)

In translation, énormément corresponds to English adverbs such as enormously, greatly, or very. Though it is a widely recognized part of everyday speech, it can sometimes be perceived as slightly informal, especially when used in formal writing where more precise terms like extrêmement or remarquablement are preferred. Nevertheless, ennumerated remains a standard adverb to express a large quantity or degree in French.