definition of the word -ment

From Late Latin -amentum through French

-ment

1. Used to form nouns from verbs, the nouns having the sense of "the action or result of what is denoted by the verb".

• -tion

1. From Late Latin -mente
2. From Latin -amentum

-ment

1. Used to form adverb, most of the time equivalent to the English -ly.

   Example: rapidement - quickly

2. Used to form nouns from verbs, usually of action or state resulting of them. Equivalent to the English -ment.

   Examples: parement, abandonnement, maniement

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