French translation of mainly is 
principalement

Meaning of "mainly" in English

"Mainly" is an adverb used to emphasize that something is primarily or chiefly the case, or to highlight the predominant or most significant part of something. It usually indicates the primary focus or the chief constituent of a situation or entity. For instance, if you say, "The class is mainly about history," it means that history is the predominant subject of the class. This word helps to specify the core aspect or main reason in a statement.

Meaning of "principalement" in French

In French, "principalement" serves a similar function to "mainly" in English. It is an adverb used to indicate that something is the chief or primary element of a discussion or situation. When a conversation or a list is predominantly focused on one item or aspect, "principalement" is suitable. For instance, if a meeting primarily discusses budget issues, "principalement" would emphasize the major topic being addressed.

Pronunciation of "mainly" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈmeɪn.li/

Pronunciation Variations: In most English dialects, "mainly" is pronounced similarly, but slight variations may occur in intonation or emphasis, especially between British and American English. In British English, the emphasis might be slightly more clipped, whereas in American English, it could have a slightly stronger emphasis on the first syllable.

Pronunciation of "principalement" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /pʁɛ̃.si.pal.mɑ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: "Principalement" is generally pronounced consistently across French-speaking regions, though there could be minor adjustments in intonation or vowel length depending on the local accent. For example, regional accents in southern France may slightly alter vowel sounds compared to northern regions.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The garden consists mainly of roses.
   (Le jardin est principalement composé de roses.)

2. She mainly focuses on human rights issues.
   (Elle se concentre principalement sur les questions des droits de l'homme.)

3. Our diet is mainly vegetarian.
   (Notre régime alimentaire est principalement végétarien.)

4. The city is mainly known for its architecture.
   (La ville est principalement connue pour son architecture.)

5. They mainly sell online goods.
   (Ils vendent principalement des produits en ligne.)

6. The audience was mainly young people.
   (Le public était principalement composé de jeunes.)

7. He works mainly from home now.
   (Il travaille principalement de chez lui maintenant.)

8. The class is mainly about calculus.
   (Le cours porte principalement sur le calcul.)

9. The story is mainly set in Paris.
   (L'histoire se déroule principalement à Paris.)

10. The meeting will mainly cover new policies.
    (La réunion couvrira principalement les nouvelles politiques.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "mainly" in English

Synonyms: chiefly, primarily, predominantly, largely, mostly, principally, essentially, mainly, overall, basically.

Antonyms: secondarily, additionally, marginally, slightly, subordinately.

Similar Words: generally, broadly, typically, commonly, usually.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "principalement" in French

Synonyms: essentiellement, surtout, majoritairement, généralement, principalement, avant tout, surtout, principalement.

Antonyms: secondairement, accessoirement, partiellement.

Similar Words: globalement, typiquement, fréquemment, souvent.

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