éperdument
madly, desperately, head over heels
Advanced Adverb
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Pronunciation
/e.pɛʁ.dy.mɑ̃/
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Cultural Note
'Éperdument' comes from 'éperdu' (distraught, frantic), conveying love so intense it borders on losing control. The phrase 'éperdument amoureux' (madly in love) appears frequently in French romantic cinema. The 2016 French film 'Éperdument' explored obsessive love between a prison guard and an inmate.
📝 Example Sentences
Il est éperdument amoureux d'elle.
He is madly in love with her.
Elle l'aime éperdument, malgré tout.
She loves him desperately, despite everything.