metaphorically in French
metaphorically in French is métaphoriquement — metaphorically means in a figurative rather than literal way.
metaphorically in French
métaphoriquement
(manner) In a metaphorical manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.
What does "metaphorically" mean?
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adv In a figurative rather than literal way.
"Metaphorically speaking, he was drowning in paperwork."
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metaphorically in a sentence
- Metaphorically speaking, he was drowning in paperwork.
- She was, metaphorically, the glue holding the team together.
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What is "metaphorically" in French?
"metaphorically" in French is métaphoriquement. metaphorically means: In a figurative rather than literal way.
How do you use "metaphorically" in a sentence?
Example: "Metaphorically speaking, he was drowning in paperwork." In French, "metaphorically" is métaphoriquement.
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