You'll often hear joliment to describe something that looks good. Think of it as 'nicely' or 'prettily' when talking about how something is done or appears.
For instance, if someone dresses well, you could say Elle s'habille joliment (She dresses prettily/nicely).
It's not just for people! A beautifully arranged bouquet could be described as Le bouquet est joliment arrangé (The bouquet is nicely/prettily arranged).
So, when you want to say something is done in a pleasant or attractive manner, joliment is your word.
When we use the French adverb joliment, we're talking about something done in a lovely or attractive manner. Think of it as describing an action that results in something beautiful or appealing to the eye. It often adds a touch of charm or grace to what's being described.
For example, if someone decorates a room joliment, it means they've done it in a way that makes the room look pretty and inviting. It's a versatile word that can be used for various actions where the outcome is visually pleasing.
When we use the word "joliment" in French, it's like saying something is done "prettily" or "nicely" in English. Imagine you're looking at a drawing, and you want to say it's drawn in a very pleasing way. You could say, "C'est joliment dessiné." It refers to how something looks or is presented in an attractive manner.
It can also describe an action performed gracefully. For instance, if someone sings a song beautifully, you might say, "Elle chante joliment." It emphasizes the pleasant and appealing quality of the action or the result.
So, next time you see something that catches your eye because it's well-arranged, beautifully made, or an action is carried out with grace, think of "joliment" to describe that pleasing quality.
豆知識
The suffix '-ment' is very common in French to turn adjectives into adverbs, similar to adding '-ly' in English.
難易度
Short and common suffix.
Straightforward spelling from 'joli'.
Clear pronunciation, follows standard adverb pattern.
Distinct sound, easily recognizable.
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Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. 'Joliment' modifies a verb or an adjective.
Elle chante joliment. (She sings prettily.)
Many adverbs are formed by adding '-ment' to the feminine form of an adjective. The adjective 'joli' (pretty) becomes 'jolie' in the feminine, then 'joliment'.
Joli (masculine) -> Jolie (feminine) -> Joliment (adverb)
Adverbs of manner, like 'joliment', usually come after the verb they modify in simple tenses.
Il parle joliment. (He speaks prettily.)
In compound tenses (like passé composé), adverbs of manner often come between the auxiliary verb and the past participle.
Elle a joliment décoré la pièce. (She has prettily decorated the room.)
Unlike adjectives, adverbs do not agree in gender or number with the noun they are describing. They remain invariable.
Les fleurs sont joliment arrangées. (The flowers are prettily arranged.)
レベル別の例文
Elle chante joliment.
She sings prettily.
Joliment modifies the verb 'chante'.
Les fleurs sont joliment arrangées.
The flowers are prettily arranged.
Joliment modifies the participle 'arrangées'.
Il a joliment décoré la pièce.
He prettily decorated the room.
Joliment modifies the verb 'décoré'.
Ce chapeau te va joliment.
This hat suits you nicely.
Joliment modifies the verb 'va'.
Elle a joliment répondu à la question.
She nicely answered the question.
Joliment modifies the verb 'répondu'.
Le tableau est joliment encadré.
The painting is nicely framed.
Joliment modifies the participle 'encadré'.
Ils ont joliment préparé le repas.
They nicely prepared the meal.
Joliment modifies the verb 'préparé'.
Le chat dort joliment sur le canapé.
The cat sleeps prettily on the sofa.
Joliment modifies the verb 'dort'.
Les rideaux étaient joliment drapés, ajoutant une touche d'élégance à la pièce.
The curtains were prettily draped, adding a touch of elegance to the room.
Here, 'joliment' modifies the verb 'drapés' (draped).
Elle a joliment arrangé les fleurs dans le vase, créant un centre de table charmant.
She prettily arranged the flowers in the vase, creating a charming centerpiece.
'Joliment' modifies the verb 'arrangé' (arranged).
Le plat était joliment présenté, avec des garnitures colorées et une disposition artistique.
The dish was prettily presented, with colorful garnishes and an artistic arrangement.
'Joliment' modifies the past participle 'présenté' (presented), acting as an adverb to the verb 'être' (was).
Il a joliment dessiné le portrait, capturant parfaitement l'expression du modèle.
He prettily drew the portrait, perfectly capturing the model's expression.
'Joliment' modifies the verb 'dessiné' (drew).
La façade de la maison était joliment décorée pour les fêtes de fin d'année.
The front of the house was prettily decorated for the end-of-year festivities.
'Joliment' modifies the past participle 'décorée' (decorated).
Ses cheveux étaient joliment coiffés en une tresse complexe.
Her hair was prettily styled in a complex braid.
'Joliment' modifies the past participle 'coiffés' (styled).
La lumière du soleil tombait joliment sur la scène, créant un effet dramatique.
The sunlight fell prettily on the scene, creating a dramatic effect.
'Joliment' modifies the verb 'tombait' (fell).
Elle a joliment brodé le motif sur le coussin, un travail de patience et de minutie.
She prettily embroidered the pattern on the cushion, a work of patience and meticulousness.
'Joliment' modifies the verb 'brodé' (embroidered).
語源
From 'joli' (pretty) + '-ment' (adverbial suffix)
元の意味： prettily
Latin文化的な背景
The French often use 'joliment' to compliment something done with taste or artistry, whether it's a beautifully arranged dish, a neatly tied ribbon, or a gracefully executed dance move. It implies an aesthetic appreciation beyond mere functionality.
自分をテスト 18 問
Describe a room in your house using 'joliment' to say something is decorated nicely. For example, 'Ma chambre est joliment décorée.' (My room is nicely decorated.)
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Mon salon est joliment décoré avec des fleurs. (My living room is nicely decorated with flowers.)
Imagine you see a pretty garden. Write a short sentence using 'joliment' to describe something in it. For example, 'Les fleurs sont joliment arrangées.' (The flowers are nicely arranged.)
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Les petits arbres sont joliment taillés. (The small trees are nicely trimmed.)
You received a gift that was wrapped beautifully. Use 'joliment' to describe the wrapping. For example, 'Le cadeau est joliment emballé.' (The gift is nicely wrapped.)
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Le paquet est joliment emballé avec un ruban. (The package is nicely wrapped with a ribbon.)
Comment est la maison peinte?
Read this passage:
J'aime bien cette petite maison. Elle est joliment peinte en bleu. Les volets sont aussi joliment décorés. C'est une très jolie maison.
Comment est la maison peinte?
The passage says 'Elle est joliment peinte en bleu.' (It is nicely painted in blue.)
The passage says 'Elle est joliment peinte en bleu.' (It is nicely painted in blue.)
Qu'est-ce qui était joliment décoré?
Read this passage:
Mon amie a fait un gâteau pour mon anniversaire. Il était joliment décoré avec des fruits et de la crème. Tout le monde a dit qu'il était très beau.
Qu'est-ce qui était joliment décoré?
The passage states 'Il était joliment décoré avec des fruits et de la crème.' (It was nicely decorated with fruits and cream.) 'Il' refers to 'un gâteau'.
The passage states 'Il était joliment décoré avec des fruits et de la crème.' (It was nicely decorated with fruits and cream.) 'Il' refers to 'un gâteau'.
Selon le passage, qu'est-ce qui est joliment coloré?
Read this passage:
Le parc est très joli en automne. Les arbres sont joliment colorés avec des feuilles rouges, oranges et jaunes. C'est magnifique de se promener là.
Selon le passage, qu'est-ce qui est joliment coloré?
The passage mentions 'Les arbres sont joliment colorés avec des feuilles rouges, oranges et jaunes.' (The trees are nicely colored with red, orange, and yellow leaves.)
The passage mentions 'Les arbres sont joliment colorés avec des feuilles rouges, oranges et jaunes.' (The trees are nicely colored with red, orange, and yellow leaves.)
Elle a décoré la table ___ pour la fête d'anniversaire.
The context implies a positive and aesthetic decoration, so 'joliment' (prettily) is the best fit. 'Rapidement' means quickly, 'maladroitement' means clumsily, and 'grossièrement' means crudely.
Le chat était assis ___ sur le rebord de la fenêtre, observant les oiseaux.
A cat sitting 'prettily' on a windowsill watching birds makes sense, implying a pleasant or graceful posture. The other options don't fit the serene image.
Malgré la difficulté de la tâche, il a réussi à présenter son travail ___ et de manière cohérente.
Even with difficulty, presenting work 'prettily' or 'nicely' in this context means presenting it well, in an organized and appealing way. The other options are negative.
Elle a arrangé les fleurs ___ dans le vase, créant une composition artistique.
Arranging flowers 'prettily' implies an artistic and deliberate effort, which fits with creating an 'artistic composition'. The other options suggest randomness or disorganization.
Le paysage était éclairé par le soleil couchant, rendant chaque détail ___ visible.
When a landscape is 'prettily' lit by the setting sun, it means the details are pleasantly and clearly visible. The other options suggest poor visibility.
Pour son entrée en scène, la danseuse a salué le public ___ avec un sourire élégant.
A dancer greeting the audience 'prettily' or 'gracefully' with an elegant smile fits the context of a performance. 'Brusquement' (abruptly), 'timidement' (timidly), and 'rapidement' (quickly) do not convey the same elegance.
The adverb 'joliment' usually precedes the past participle in compound tenses when it modifies the verb.
The adverb 'joliment' modifies 'fleuri', indicating the manner in which the garden was in bloom.
'Joliment' describes the quality of the embroidery, indicating it was done in a pleasing way.
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adoucir
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affiche
A1A large printed picture or notice put in a public place, often colorful.
ambiance
B1The character and atmosphere of a place, often influenced by colors.
apparence
A1The way that someone or something looks; outward form.
appliquer
A1To put or spread (a substance) on a surface, e.g., paint.
aquarelle
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argenté
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argenter
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artificiellement
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