basically

ˈbeɪsɪkli
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Translation of basically into French

Adverb

1.

language

in a fundamental or essential way
  • Basically, water is essential for life.Fondamentalement, l'eau est essentielle à la vie.
2.

simplification

used to simplify a situation or explanation
  • Basically, the car won't start because of the battery.En gros, la voiture ne démarre pas à cause de la batterie.
3.

emphasis

used to emphasize an opinion or statement
  • Basically, I think it's a bad idea.En gros, je pense que c'est une mauvaise idée.
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Synonyms and analogies of basically in English

Examples of basically in a sentence

  • The plan is basically to improve efficiency.
  • Basically, it's a matter of trust between them.
  • Basically, it's not worth the effort.
  • Basically, she disagrees with the decision.

Translations of "basically" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
essentiellementadv.

The election campaign is basically a power game between rival political factions.

La campagne électorale est essentiellement un jeu de pouvoir entre factions rivales.

fondamentalementadv.

Her expertise in psychology and his in engineering is basically apples and oranges.

Son expertise en psychologie et la sienne en ingénierie sont fondamentalement incomparables.

en grosadv.

Without that transplant, the patient is basically a dead man walking now.

Sans cette greffe, le patient est en gros un mort en sursis maintenant.

en faitadv.

Our press officer is basically a flak catcher for the mayor's mistakes.

Notre attaché de presse est en fait le paratonnerre des erreurs du maire.

au fondadv.

However, basically, your mission has an even deeper foundation.

Mais au fond, votre mission a un fondement encore plus profond.

pratiquementadv.

Before the festival started, the seaside town was basically a cultural wasteland.

Avant le lancement du festival, la ville côtière était pratiquement un désert culturel.

en principeadv.

A oofah is basically the skeleton of the dried ripe fruit.

La luffa est en principe le squelette du fruit mûr et séché.

principalementadv.

The relation between myomas and fertility depends basically on their location.

La relation entre les myomes et la fertilité dépendra principalement de son emplacement.

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Other translations for basically:

  • à la baseadv.
  • sommairementadv.
  • élémentairementadv.

basically: Examples and translations in context

This brightly colored jelly is basically just sugar and animal gelatin.

Cette gelée colorée est essentiellement composée de sucre et de gélatine animale.

In that chaotic market, bargaining is basically every man for himself.

Dans ce marché chaotique, marchander, c'est essentiellement sauve qui peut.

The problem basically stems from our lack of planning ahead and communication between teams.

Le problème réside essentiellement dans notre manque d'anticipation et de communication entre les équipes.

These chips are delicious, but they're basically empty calories without any nutrients.

Ces chips sont délicieuses, mais ce sont essentiellement des calories vides sans nutriments.

She didn't marry him for love; he's basically her trophy husband.

Elle ne l'a pas épousé par amour; c'est essentiellement son mari trophée.

The new company car policy is basically a tax dodge allowed by regulations.

La nouvelle politique de voiture de fonction est essentiellement une optimisation fiscale autorisée.

She joined the committee meetings but was basically along for the ride only.

Elle assistait aux réunions du comité mais était essentiellement là en figurant seulement.

Promoting organic food at a vegan festival is basically preaching to the converted.

Promouvoir la nourriture bio dans un festival végan, c'est essentiellement prêcher des convaincus.

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