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barely in French

barely in French is à peine — barely means only just; by the smallest possible margin.

barely in French

à peine
adv
(not comparable, degree) Almost not at all.

What does "barely" mean?

  1. adv Only just; by the smallest possible margin.
    "She barely passed the exam."
  2. adv Almost not at all.
    "He barely spoke a word all evening."

barely in a sentence

  • She barely passed the exam.
  • We barely made it to the airport in time.
  • He barely spoke a word all evening.

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What is "barely" in French?

"barely" in French is à peine. barely means: Only just; by the smallest possible margin.

How do you use "barely" in a sentence?

Example: "She barely passed the exam." In French, "barely" is à peine.

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