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merely in French

merely in French is simplement, seulement, uniquement — merely means only, and nothing more than; simply.

merely in French

simplement
adv
(focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]
seulement
adv
(focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]
uniquement
adv
(focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]

What does "merely" mean?

  1. adv Only, and nothing more than; simply.
    "I merely asked what time it was — no need to get defensive."
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merely in a sentence

  • I merely asked what time it was — no need to get defensive.
  • The delay was merely a formality.

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What is "merely" in French?

"merely" in French is simplement, seulement, uniquement. merely means: Only, and nothing more than; simply.

How do you use "merely" in a sentence?

Example: "I merely asked what time it was — no need to get defensive." In French, "merely" is simplement, seulement, uniquement.

Are there other ways to say "merely" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "merely": simplement, seulement, uniquement.

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