basically

• Adverbe utilisé pour introduire l'aspect le plus fondamental ou le plus simple d'un sujet, signifiant « dans ses traits essentiels » ou « par essence ». Sert souvent à simplifier des idées complexes ou à souligner le point principal.

An adverb used to introduce the most fundamental or simple aspect of a topic, meaning "in the most essential respects" or "fundamentally." It is often used to simplify complex ideas or to emphasize the core point.

1. Fundamentally or essentiallyA2informal

   Used to describe the most important or fundamental aspect of something.

   Fondamentalement, essentiellement

   • Basically, the plan is to start next week.
   • He is basically a good person, despite his mistakes.
   • The problem is basically a lack of communication.

   Synonymesat heartessentiallyfundamentallyin essenceinherentlyintrinsicallyprimarily

   Antonymessuperficially

2. In simple termsA2informal

   Used to simplify a complex idea or explanation.

   en somme

   • Basically, you just need to press this button.
   • She explained the theory basically so everyone could understand.
   • Basically, it's a matter of time and money.

   Synonymesat heartessentiallyfundamentallyin essenceplainlysimply