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chiefly

/ˈtʃiːf.li/

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adjective

Principal, principalement

Of or relating to a chief

Examples :

"The school's chief concern, chiefly its declining enrollment, was discussed at the meeting. "

La principale préoccupation de l'école, principalement sa baisse d'effectifs, a été discutée lors de la réunion.

royal government

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adverb

principalement, surtout

(focus) Especially or primarily; above all.

Examples :

"My brother, chiefly known for his jokes, always tries to make people laugh. "

Mon frère, connu principalement pour ses blagues, essaie toujours de faire rire les gens.

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adverb

principalement, surtout

(focus) Mainly or principally; almost entirely.

Examples :

"My dog barks chiefly when the mailman approaches the house. "

Mon chien aboie principalement lorsque le facteur s'approche de la maison.