principalement
For the most part; mainly. Used to highlight the most important element of a group or reason.
Examples
3 of 5Elle mange principalement des légumes.
She eats mainly vegetables.
Nous recrutons principalement des ingénieurs.
We recruit mainly engineers.
Je suis ici principalement pour me reposer.
I am here mainly to rest.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Principally'.
Quick Quiz
Ce festival attire ___ des touristes étrangers.
Correct!
The correct answer is: principalement
Examples
Elle mange principalement des légumes.
everydayShe eats mainly vegetables.
Nous recrutons principalement des ingénieurs.
businessWe recruit mainly engineers.
Je suis ici principalement pour me reposer.
informalI am here mainly to rest.
L'étude porte principalement sur les jeunes urbains.
academicThe study focuses mainly on urban youth.
Ce succès est dû principalement à votre travail.
formalThis success is due mainly to your work.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
principalement à cause de
mainly because of
c'est principalement pourquoi
that is mainly why
principalement dans le but de
mainly with the aim of
Often Confused With
Surtout is more common in speech; principalement is slightly more formal and precise.
Usage Notes
Place it after the verb or between the auxiliary and the past participle.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse the spelling with 'principale' (the adjective). Adverbs usually end in -ment.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Principally'.
Word Origin
From 'principal' and the suffix '-ment'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
Ce festival attire ___ des touristes étrangers.
Correct!
The correct answer is: principalement
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