technically

techniquement, à strictement parler

Selon les faits précis, même si les gens comprennent généralement la situation autrement.

En anglais simple : According to exact facts, even if people usually understand the situation differently.

• A tomato is technically a fruit.
• Technically, whales are mammals, although they live in water.
• She is technically my aunt, but we are the same age.

Synonymes : strictly speaking

Expressions courantes : technically a fruit, technically speaking, technically correct

techniquement, formellement

Selon les règles prises à la lettre, même si cela donne une idée trompeuse de la situation.

En anglais simple : According to the exact rules, even if this gives a misleading picture of the situation.

• Technically, you need permission to enter.
• The contract is technically valid despite the spelling mistake.
• He is technically the owner, although his sister runs everything.

Synonymes : strictly speaking, formally

Expressions courantes : technically legal, technically valid, technically allowed, technically correct

techniquement

Du point de vue du savoir-faire nécessaire pour bien pratiquer une activité.

En anglais simple : In terms of the skill needed to do an activity well.

• She is a technically skilled dancer.
• The piece is technically demanding for young pianists.
• His performance was technically excellent but lacked feeling.

Synonymes : techniquewise

Expressions courantes : technically skilled, technically demanding, technically brilliant

technologiquement, techniquement

Du point de vue du fonctionnement de la technologie ou de ce qu’elle permet de faire.

En anglais simple : In terms of what technology can do or how it works.

• The repair is technically possible.
• This design is technically advanced but expensive to build.
• Would it be technically feasible to connect these systems?

Synonymes : technologically

Expressions courantes : technically possible, technically feasible, technically advanced