finely

• Adverbe signifiant 'en très petites parties ou avec une grande précision, délicatesse ou élégance'. Peut aussi exprimer l'idée de 'très bien' ou 'excellement' dans certains contextes.

An adverb meaning 'in a fine manner,' used to describe something done with great precision, delicacy, or in very small pieces. It can also mean 'very well' or 'splendidly' in certain contexts.

1. In tiny piecesB1formal

   Cut or broken into very small parts.

   en petits morceaux

   • The chef finely chopped the herbs for the sauce.
   • She grated the cheese finely over the pasta.
   • The recipe calls for finely minced garlic.

   Synonymesfineminutely

   Antonymescoarselyroughly

2. In an elegant mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows refinement, grace, or high quality.

   de manière raffinée

   • The room was finely decorated with antique furniture.
   • He spoke finely at the ceremony, impressing everyone.
   • She was dressed finely for the gala event.

   Synonymesdelicatelyelegantlyexquisitelygracefullytastefully

   Antonymescoarselycrudelyroughly

3. In a delicate mannerB2formal

   With great precision, subtlety, or sensitivity.

   De manière délicate

   • The artist finely tuned the colors in the painting.
   • The instrument is finely calibrated for accurate measurements.
   • He adjusted the machine's settings finely to avoid errors.

   Synonymesdelicatelyelegantlyexquisitelypreciselysensitivelysubtly

   Antonymescoarselyroughly