scarcely in French
scarcely in French is à peine, guère — scarcely means only just; barely.
scarcely in French
à peine
(degree) Hardly: only just; by a small margin.
guère
(degree) Hardly: only just; by a small margin.
What does "scarcely" mean?
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adverb Only just; barely.
"She had scarcely sat down when the phone rang."
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scarcely in a sentence
- She had scarcely sat down when the phone rang.
- He could scarcely believe the news.
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What is "scarcely" in French?
"scarcely" in French is à peine, guère. scarcely means: Only just; barely.
How do you use "scarcely" in a sentence?
Example: "She had scarcely sat down when the phone rang." In French, "scarcely" is à peine, guère.
Are there other ways to say "scarcely" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "scarcely": à peine, guère.
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