simply

simplement, seulement

Indique qu’il n’y a rien de plus ni d’autre intention.

En anglais simple : Only, with nothing more involved or intended.

• I was simply asking.
• She came simply to help us.
• Did you choose it simply because it was cheap?

Synonymes : just, only, merely, solely

Expressions courantes : simply asking, simply because, simply a question

tout simplement

Souligne qu’une chose est vraie et qu’on ne peut pas facilement la changer ou l’écarter.

En anglais simple : Used to stress that something is true and cannot easily be changed or explained away.

• I simply cannot afford it.
• She simply refused to answer.
• That explanation simply doesn't make sense.

Synonymes : just, really

Expressions courantes : simply cannot, simply isn't true, simply refuse

simplement, clairement

D’une manière claire et facile à comprendre.

En anglais simple : In a clear way that is easy to understand.

• Please explain it simply.
• She described the process simply and clearly.
• Put simply, we need more time.

Synonymes : clearly, plainly

Expressions courantes : put simply, explain simply, simply stated

tout simplement, absolument

Sert à rendre une description déjà forte encore plus expressive.

En anglais simple : Used to make a strong description even stronger.

• The cake was simply delicious.
• Her performance was simply wonderful.
• Don't you think the view is simply breathtaking?

Synonymes : absolutely, utterly, totally

Expressions courantes : simply wonderful, simply delicious, simply beautiful