honestly

franchement, sincèrement

S’emploie pour donner son véritable avis ou souligner que l’on pense vraiment ce que l’on dit.

En anglais simple : Used to show that you really mean what you are saying or to give your true opinion.

• Honestly, I liked it.
• I honestly think you should take the job.
• Quite honestly, I expected a better result.

Synonymes : frankly, really

Expressions courantes : honestly think, honestly believe, quite honestly

honnêtement, sincèrement

En disant la vérité, sans tricher ni cacher les faits.

En anglais simple : In a way that tells the truth and does not cheat or hide facts.

• Please answer honestly.
• She spoke honestly about her mistakes.
• He earned his money honestly.

Synonymes : truthfully, sincerely

Contraires : dishonestly

Expressions courantes : answer honestly, speak honestly, honestly earned

franchement, non mais franchement

Se dit pour exprimer son agacement ou son mécontentement devant ce que quelqu’un a fait.

En anglais simple : Used when you feel annoyed or upset by what someone has done.

• Honestly! What a mess!
• Oh, honestly! You have forgotten your keys again!
• Honestly! Can you stop shouting for a minute?

Synonymes : really

Expressions courantes : honestly now, oh honestly