properly

correctement, convenablement

De la bonne manière, avec le soin ou le savoir-faire nécessaire.

En anglais simple : In the right way, with the care or skill that is needed.

• The door does not close properly.
• Wash your hands properly before eating.
• Were the workers properly trained?

Synonymes : correctly, right, appropriately

Contraires : incorrectly, improperly

Expressions courantes : work properly, properly trained, do something properly, properly done

vraiment, complètement

Indique que quelque chose est complet ou très intense.

En anglais simple : Completely or to a very great degree.

• I was properly tired afterwards.
• That noise made us properly scared.
• By the time we got home, we were properly soaked.

Synonymes : really, extremely, thoroughly

Expressions courantes : properly tired, properly scared, properly soaked