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Scarcely

ˈskɛrsli
Extrêmement Commun
800 - 900
800 - 900
L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000. Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.

à peine, rarement, à peine que

Significations de Scarcely en portugais

à peine

Exemple:
He scarcely had time to finish his work.
Il avait à peine le temps de finir son travail.
She scarcely spoke during the meeting.
Elle a à peine parlé pendant la réunion.
Utilisation: formal/informalContexte: Used to indicate a minimal degree or amount of something.
Note: Commonly used to express that something almost did not happen or was hardly the case.

rarement

Exemple:
He scarcely ever goes out.
Il sort rarement.
They scarcely ever eat dessert.
Ils mangent rarement des desserts.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Used to indicate frequency, suggesting that an action happens very infrequently.
Note: This meaning emphasizes the rarity of actions or events.

à peine que

Exemple:
Scarcely had I arrived when it started to rain.
À peine étais-je arrivé que la pluie a commencé.
Scarcely had they finished when the bell rang.
À peine avaient-ils fini que la cloche a sonné.
Utilisation: formalContexte: Used in literary or more formal contexts to indicate that one event follows closely after another.
Note: Often used to express a sense of immediacy or a quick succession of events.

Les synonymes de Scarcely

barely

Barely means only just; almost not. It is used to indicate something is just within the limit or threshold.
Exemple: She barely had enough time to finish her assignment before the deadline.
Note: Barely is often used interchangeably with scarcely, but it may imply a slightly stronger emphasis on the closeness to the limit.

hardly

Hardly means almost not at all; scarcely. It is used to convey a sense of minimal or insignificant amount.
Exemple: He could hardly contain his excitement when he received the good news.
Note: Hardly is similar to scarcely but may sometimes imply a stronger sense of negation or disbelief.

rarely

Rarely means not often; seldom. It is used to indicate infrequency or scarcity.
Exemple: She rarely goes out on weekdays, preferring to stay home and relax.
Note: Rarely focuses more on the low frequency of an action or event rather than the close proximity to a limit.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Scarcely

Scarcely believe

To find something difficult to believe or comprehend.
Exemple: I could scarcely believe my eyes when I saw the surprise party they had organized for me.
Note: The emphasis is on disbelief or astonishment rather than just scarcity.

Scarcely possible

Something that is nearly impossible or extremely difficult.
Exemple: It is scarcely possible to finish the project on time without additional resources.
Note: Highlights the extreme difficulty or unlikelihood of the situation.

Scarcely enough

Just barely sufficient or almost inadequate.
Exemple: There is scarcely enough food left for everyone to have a proper meal.
Note: Focuses on insufficiency or a shortage rather than just scarcity.

Scarcely noticeable

So slight or subtle that it is hardly detectable.
Exemple: The changes in the new version of the app are scarcely noticeable to the average user.
Note: Refers to something being difficult to perceive rather than just being scarce.

Scarcely used

Rarely used or hardly employed.
Exemple: The old machinery in the factory is scarcely used anymore due to the new technology.
Note: Indicates infrequent or minimal usage rather than just being scarce.

Scarcely scratch the surface

To have only begun to understand or explore a subject or issue.
Exemple: We have only started our research, so far we have scarcely scratched the surface of the topic.
Note: Goes beyond the literal meaning of scarcity to imply a lack of depth or thoroughness.

Scarcely a cloud in the sky

Used to describe a clear or cloudless sky with very few clouds.
Exemple: It's a beautiful day with scarcely a cloud in the sky.
Note: Utilizes 'scarcely' to emphasize the almost complete absence of clouds.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Scarcely

Just about

Just about is used to indicate something happened very close to not happening or almost didn't occur.
Exemple: I just about managed to finish my assignment at the last minute.
Note: Just about implies a narrow margin, similar to scarcely.

Seldom

Seldom means not often; rarely. It conveys the idea of something happening with significant gaps in between occurrences.
Exemple: We seldom have guests over for dinner.
Note: Seldom highlights the uncommon nature of an event rather than the closeness to not happening.

Scantily

Scantily means in a limited or minimal way. It is used to describe something that is lacking in quantity or detail.
Exemple: The company provided scantily detailed information about the new policy.
Note: Scantily emphasizes the inadequacy or insufficiency rather than the extreme scarcity.

Mere

Mere means no more than; only. It signifies a small amount or degree, emphasizing the minimal nature of something.
Exemple: It took a mere 5 minutes to complete the task.
Note: Mere highlights the smallness or insignificance rather than the closeness to not happening.

Scarcely - Exemples

Scarcely had I arrived home when the phone rang.
À peine étais-je rentré chez moi que le téléphone a sonné.
She could scarcely believe her eyes when she saw the view from the top of the mountain.
Elle pouvait à peine croire ses yeux quand elle a vu la vue du sommet de la montagne.
Scarcely a day goes by without him thinking about his lost love.
À peine un jour passe sans qu'il pense à son amour perdu.

Grammaire de Scarcely

Scarcely - Adverbe (Adverb) / Adverbe (Adverb)
Lemme: scarcely
Conjugaisons
Adverbe (Adverb): scarcely
Syllabes, Séparation et Accent
scarcely contient 2 syllabes: scarce • ly
Transcription phonétique: ˈskers-lē
scarce ly , ˈskers (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Scarcely - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.
scarcely: 800 - 900 (Extrêmement Commun).
Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.
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