practically

• Adverbe avec deux sens principaux : 1) « d'une manière pratique ou réaliste », se rapportant à des actions ou approches raisonnables et efficaces ; 2) « presque » ou « pour ainsi dire », utilisé de façon informelle pour indiquer que quelque chose est très proche de la vérité ou de l'achèvement.

An adverb with two primary meanings: 1) "in a practical or realistic way," referring to actions or approaches that are sensible and effective; 2) "almost" or "nearly," used informally to indicate that something is very close to being true or complete.

1. Almost or nearlyB1informal

   Used to indicate that something is very close to being true or complete, but not entirely.

   pratiquement (au sens de presque)

   • The project is practically finished.
   • It's practically impossible to get a ticket now.
   • She practically lives at the library.

   Synonymesalmostapproximatelybasicallyclose toessentiallyjust aboutmore or lessnearlyvirtually

2. In a practical mannerB2formal

   In a way that is realistic, sensible, and focused on actual use or results.

   de manière pratique

   • We need to think practically about the budget.
   • He approached the problem practically.
   • She practically solved the issue by focusing on the key steps.

   Synonymeslogicallypragmaticallyrationallyrealisticallyreasonablysensibly

   Antonymestheoreticallyunrealistically

3. For all practical purposesC1formal

   Used to describe a situation that is effectively true, even if not technically or completely so.

   pour ainsi dire

   • The old law is practically obsolete.
   • He is practically the manager, though his title is different.
   • The two plans are practically identical.

   Synonymesalmosteffectivelyessentiallyfor all practical purposesin effectin practiceto all intents and purposesvirtually