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"vertement"

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Definition: (adv) sharply, strongly

Elle m'a vertement dit de m'asseoir - She sharply told me to sit down

Le film a été vertement critiqué pour son langage - The film was strongly criticized for its language

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Pronunciation: [ver teu ma(n)]Audio Link

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