légèrement

légèrement
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. lightly
Appuie légèrement sur le premier bouton pour ouvrir la porte.Lightly press the first button to open the door.
b. gently
La brise souffle légèrement à travers les arbres.The breeze blows gently through the trees.
c. softly
Mon chien aime que je le caresse légèrement sur le dos.My dog likes when I pet him softly on the back.
a. lightly
Ce gâteau est légèrement aromatisé au citron.This cake is lightly flavored with lemon.
b. slightly
J'ai légèrement tourné la tête pour voir ce qui se passait.I turned my head slightly to see what was happening.
a. lightly
Nous nous sommes habillés légèrement, sachant qu'il ferait chaud et humide.We dressed lightly, knowing it would be hot and humid.
4.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(in a carefree way)
a. lightly
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Georges n'a pas pris les insultes légèrement et est parti furieux.Georges did not take the insults lightly and left furious.
b. casually
J'ai parlé du procès légèrement avec mes amis.I casually spoke of the lawsuit with my friends.
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