récemment
recently
The French word for 'recently' is 'récemment'. It is used in a similar way as in English, to indicate that something has happened in the recent past. But remember that, in French, adverbs typically follow the verb they modify. For example, 'I recently bought a car' can be translated as 'J'ai acheté une voiture récemment'.
Example sentences using: récemment
Elle a récemment adopté un chat.
She recently adopted a cat.
The word 'récemment' helps express the recentness of an action or event, in this case, the adoption of a cat.
J'ai récemment déménagé à Paris.
I recently moved to Paris.
This sentence expresses a recent transition or change in residence using 'récemment'. The speaker is telling us they have just relocated to Paris.
Il a récemment obtenu son diplôme.
He recently graduated.
In this case, 'récemment' is used to denote the newness or freshness of an accomplishment, specifically graduation.
J'ai récemment commencé à apprendre le français.
I recently started learning French.
This phrase uses 'récemment' to express the recency of an action or commencement. Here, it's the start of learning French.
Nous avons récemment célébré notre anniversaire de mariage.
We recently celebrated our wedding anniversary.
The adverb 'récemment' is used here to denote the recent celebration of an event, specifically a wedding anniversary.
La compagnie a récemment lancé un nouveau produit.
The company recently launched a new product.
In this example, 'récemment' indicates that the event (the product launch by the company) took place not long ago.
J'ai récemment reçu une promotion au travail.
I recently received a work promotion.
Here, 'récemment' is used to specify that the promotion at work was a recent event.
Tu as récemment changé de style.
You recently changed your style.
In this sentence, 'récemment' explains that the change in style is a recent development.
Récemment, j'ai développé un amour pour la cuisine.
Recently, I've developed a love for cooking.
This sentence uses 'récemment' to express a recent change or development in personal interests, in this case, an interest in cooking.
Ils ont récemment visité l'Espagne.
They recently visited Spain.
In this phrase, 'récemment' is used to communicate the timing of an action or event, here a trip to Spain.