surtout
Example Sentences
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“Nous ne sommes pas prêts à vendre ce projet, surtout à des personnes qui se sont permis d’occuper illégalement le site durant plusieurs jours”, ajouta Mme Leclerc, faisant allusion à Shannon Cain.
From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2017
“Il y a surtout eu des regards qui ont changé”, écrit Mme Bouguerra.
From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2016
A favourite of mine, in the Preludes for piano, is "En animant surtout dans l'expression", meaning "becoming more lively, particularly in the expression".
From The Guardian • Mar. 20, 2010
Ten minutes after Johnny told him the news, Revere was in the saddle buttoning his fur-lined surtout to his ears.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
This money was divided between the owner of the horse and the rider, and Johnny bought himself spurs, boots, and a fur-lined surtout, all second hand.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
