B2 adjective Neutre

adverb

/ˈædvɜːrb/

An adverb is a part of speech used to modify a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or a whole sentence. It typically expresses manner, place, time, frequency, degree, or level of certainty.

Exemples

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1

She spoke quietly so as not to wake the sleeping baby.

She talked in a low volume to avoid disturbing the infant's sleep.

2

The committee will subsequently review the proposal after the initial audit.

The group will look at the plan later following the first official check.

3

I'll be there really soon, I just need to grab my keys.

I will arrive very shortly once I have my keys.

Famille de mots

Nom
adverb
Adverbe
adverbially
Adjectif
adverbial
Apparenté
adverbial
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Astuce mémo

Look at the word itself: AD-VERB. It tells you that it ADds information to a VERB.

Quiz rapide

The professional driver handled the sharp turn ___.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : skilfully

Exemples

1

She spoke quietly so as not to wake the sleeping baby.

everyday

She talked in a low volume to avoid disturbing the infant's sleep.

2

The committee will subsequently review the proposal after the initial audit.

formal

The group will look at the plan later following the first official check.

3

I'll be there really soon, I just need to grab my keys.

informal

I will arrive very shortly once I have my keys.

4

The data were analyzed quantitatively to determine the statistical significance.

academic

The information was studied using numbers to find meaningful patterns.

5

We must act decisively to ensure we do not lose our market share.

business

We need to make firm decisions quickly to keep our position in the industry.

Famille de mots

Nom
adverb
Adverbe
adverbially
Adjectif
adverbial
Apparenté
adverbial

Collocations courantes

adverb of manner a word describing how an action is performed
adverb of frequency a word describing how often something occurs
conjunctive adverb a word that connects two independent ideas
intensifying adverb a word used to add emphasis to an adjective
modify an adverb the act of one adverb describing another

Phrases Courantes

relative adverb

an adverb that introduces a relative clause

sentence adverb

an adverb that modifies the entire meaning of a sentence

adverbial phrase

a group of words that functions as an adverb

Souvent confondu avec

adverb vs adjective

Adjectives describe nouns and pronouns, while adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.

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Notes d'usage

While many adverbs are formed by adding '-ly' to an adjective, some are irregular (like 'well') or look the same as adjectives (like 'fast'). They can usually be moved to different positions in a sentence without changing the basic meaning.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use an adjective when an adverb is required, such as saying 'he runs quick' instead of 'he runs quickly'.

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Astuce mémo

Look at the word itself: AD-VERB. It tells you that it ADds information to a VERB.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'adverbium', where 'ad-' means 'to' and 'verbum' means 'word' or 'verb'.

Modèles grammaticaux

can be used in comparative and superlative forms (e.g., more slowly) often ends in -ly can modify entire clauses

Quiz rapide

The professional driver handled the sharp turn ___.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : skilfully

Mots lis

microcredacy

C1

Pertaining to or characterized by the use of micro-credentials or small, specific certifications to demonstrate professional proficiency. It describes educational or career paths that prioritize modular, bite-sized learning over traditional long-term degrees.

enmandsion

C1

A formal noun referring to the process of extending a mandate, physical boundary, or the scope of influence. It often implies a structured or legal enlargement of authority or property rather than just a natural growth.

antegeoty

C1

To conduct a comprehensive geological assessment or survey of a land area before any structural development or human intervention occurs. This process is used to ensure the ground is stable and to record its original state for environmental compliance.

hyperregine

C1

A hyperregine refers to an extremely intensified or rigid system of regulation or management, often used in technical or administrative contexts to describe over-control. It characterizes a state where oversight mechanisms operate at an abnormally high or excessive level, potentially stifling flexibility.

presolvant

C1

A chemical substance or agent applied to a surface or material before the main cleaning or dissolving process to loosen contaminants. It is primarily used in industrial degreasing, dry cleaning, and specialized laboratory procedures to enhance the efficiency of the primary solvent.

monocludible

C1

Describing an object, space, or system that can be closed, blocked, or sealed using a single mechanism or at a solitary point. It is often used in technical, architectural, or logical contexts to denote a singular point of occlusion.

ultraturbtion

C1

To apply extreme, high-frequency agitation or turbulence to a substance, typically in a laboratory or industrial setting. This verb describes the process of disrupting a system's stability to achieve a state of hyper-homogeneity or to trigger a specific reaction.

extrauniable

C1

To extend or adapt a system, credit, or resource so that it functions outside a single university or unit. It is used primarily to describe the process of making institutional assets compatible with broader, multi-organizational frameworks.

antedictive

C1

To state, declare, or indicate a condition or event before it actually occurs; to pre-specify or predict based on prior logic or data. It is typically used in formal, technical, or logical contexts to describe the act of asserting a result in advance of its manifestation.

homogeoant

C1

A substance, agent, or factor that promotes uniformity or homogeneity within a specific geographical or structural environment. It is primarily used in technical contexts to describe something that eliminates diversity to create a consistent, identical state across a given area.

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