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primarily in French

primarily in French is principalement, surtout, essentiellement — primarily means mainly, or first and foremost.

primarily in French

principalement
adv
(focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost.
surtout
adv
(focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost.
essentiellement
adv
(focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost.

What does "primarily" mean?

  1. adv Mainly, or first and foremost.
    "But now a study has shown that most cancers are primarily caused by bad luck rather than poor lifestyle choices or defective DNA."
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primarily in a sentence

  • But now a study has shown that most cancers are primarily caused by bad luck rather than poor lifestyle choices or defective DNA.
  • Some Gold Cups are won primarily with class, others with stamina.

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What is "primarily" in French?
"primarily" in French is principalement, surtout, essentiellement. primarily means: Mainly, or first and foremost.
Are there other ways to say "primarily" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "primarily": principalement, surtout, essentiellement.
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