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properly

UK
/ˈprɒp.ə.li/
US
/ˈprɑː.pɚ.li/

Translations

properlyadverb
UK
/ˈprɒp.ə.li/
US
/ˈprɑː.pɚ.li/
bienDans le sens de « entièrement », « comme il faut ».
Make sure the paint is properly mixed before you start applying it to the walls.
Assure-toi que la peinture est bien mélangée avant de commencer à l’appliquer sur les murs.
He was dressed properly for the formal dinner, wearing a suit and tie.
Il était convenablement habillé pour le dîner officiel, avec un costume et une cravate.
She ensured that the equipment was properly maintained to avoid any malfunctions.
Elle a veillé à ce que l’équipement soit correctement entretenu afin d’éviter tout dysfonctionnement.
Additional translations
à proprement parlerEmployé pour préciser un sens strict ou exact.
Synonyms
correctly
appropriately
suitably
rightly
adequately
fittingly
justly
well
Antonyms
improperly

Definitions

properlyadverb
In a manner that is correct or appropriate.
She ensured that the equipment was properly maintained to avoid any malfunctions.
In a way that is socially acceptable or suitable.
He was dressed properly for the formal dinner, wearing a suit and tie.
Thoroughly or completely.
Make sure the paint is properly mixed before you start applying it to the walls.
Strictly or exactly; in fact rather than merely in name or appearance.
The platypus is not, properly, a reptile but a mammal.
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