mainly

• Adverbe signifiant « pour la plus grande partie » ou « en premier lieu ». Il sert à indiquer que quelque chose est vrai ou applicable dans une plus grande mesure que d'autres choses, en mettant souvent en avant la raison, la composante ou le centre d'intérêt principal.

An adverb meaning 'for the most part' or 'primarily.' It is used to indicate that something is true or applies to a greater extent than other things, often highlighting the principal reason, component, or focus.

1. Primarily or chieflyA2formal

   Used to indicate the main reason, cause, or component of something.

   Principalement

   • The event was mainly attended by students.
   • She is mainly responsible for the marketing department.
   • The diet consists mainly of fruits and vegetables.

   Synonymesabove allchieflyessentiallygenerallyin the mainlargelymostlypredominantlyprimarilyprincipally

   Antonymesincidentallysecondarily

2. For the most partA2formal

   To a large extent; mostly.

   principalement

   • The book is mainly about the history of the city.
   • His success is mainly due to hard work.
   • The weather here is mainly sunny throughout the year.

   Synonymeschieflygenerallylargelymostlypredominantlyprimarilyprincipallyusually

   Antonymesbarelymarginallyslightly