specially

specially
specially [{{t}}'speʃəlɪ]
adverb
(a) (particularly) spécialement, particulièrement, surtout;
∎ she was specially interested in old cars elle s'intéressait (tout) particulièrement ou surtout aux vieilles voitures;
∎ I would specially like to hear that song j'aimerais beaucoup écouter cette chanson;
∎ the chocolate mousse is specially good here la mousse au chocolat est particulièrement bonne ici;
∎ do you want to come? - not specially (est-ce que) tu veux venir? - pas spécialement;
∎ she specially requested a non-smoking seat elle a bien spécifié qu'elle voulait un siège non-fumeurs
(b) (on purpose, specifically) exprès, spécialement;
∎ I made your favourite meal specially j'ai fait exprès ton repas préféré;
∎ the coat was specially made for him le manteau a été fait tout spécialement pour lui;
∎ we've driven 500 miles specially to see you nous avons fait 800 kilomètres spécialement pour venir te voir

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