What does légèrement in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word légèrement in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use légèrement in French.

The word légèrement in French means lightly, gently, softly, lightly, slightly, a little, lightly, carelessly, casually, wear light clothes, wear light clothes. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word légèrement

lightly, gently, softly

adverbe (de façon douce) (breeze, touch)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Le vent soufflait légèrement.
The wind blew gently.

lightly

adverbe (de façon légère)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
À la plage, les gens sont légèrement vêtus.
The people at the beach are lightly dressed.

slightly, a little

adverbe (un peu) (degree)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Il a légèrement haussé la voix.
He raised his voice slightly.

lightly, carelessly, casually

adverbe (sans considération)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Il a légèrement omis d'en parler.
He casually neglected to mention it.

wear light clothes

locution verbale (porter peu de couches d'habits)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ils s'habillent légèrement pour rejoindre la plage.

wear light clothes

locution verbale (porter des habits peu chaud)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Plus il fait chaud et plus on s'habille légèrement.

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