Absolutely in French

absolument

(absolutely)

If you are looking for how to say “absolutely” in French or want to use it in agreement, emphasis, or response, here is the correct word and how it is used.

The French word for absolutely

The most common translation of “absolutely” in French is absolument.

• absolument = absolutely

Example:

• C’est absolument vrai.
  (It’s absolutely true.)

Using absolument in agreement

You can use absolument on its own to strongly agree with someone.

• Tu es d’accord ?

• Absolument !
  (Are you in agreement? Absolutely!)

Related phrases

• absolument pas = absolutely not

• c’est absolument nécessaire = it is absolutely necessary

• je suis absolument certain = I am absolutely certain

• merci, c’est absolument parfait = thank you, it’s absolutely perfect

These expressions are useful in conversations, writing, and formal speech.