English to French Meaning of lightly - légèrement


Lightly :
légèrement
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Definitions of lightly in English
Adverb
Examples of lightly in English
(1) it is not something that should be taken lightly(2) Spoon the batter into a preheated, lightly greased griddle or frying pan.(3) Around the front door was a jumble of wild roses and he went up the path and knocked lightly .(4) William was too caught up in the lively creature, whose well-manicured hands flew lightly over the keys.(5) These 5 subjects were placed in the lightly exposed group, yielding a total of 11 subjects who were lightly exposed to tobacco smoke.(6) it was snowing lightly(7) Liz reaches up and lightly shuts Jason's jaw.(8) All three facilities, built by the Soviet Union, have been in mothballs or lightly used in recent years.(9) she placed her hand lightly on my shoulder(10) Darcy raised a hand to brush her face lightly .(11) Sarah repeats the knock, less lightly .(12) Crush and add the garlic along with the grated ginger and stir fry for about 3 minutes until lightly browned.(13) some people are let off lightly(14) she placed her hand lightly on my shoulder(15) some people are let off lightly(16) Starting at the ceiling, lightly press the tape into the corner.
Related Phrases of lightly
(1) tread lightly ::
écraser légèrement
(2) touch lightly ::
effleurer
(3) treat lightly ::
traiter à la légère
Synonyms
Adverb
5. light ::
lumière
Word Example from TV Shows
would be to tread lightly.

would be to tread LIGHTLY.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 9

(CROWD LAUGHS LIGHTLY)

(CROWD LAUGHS LIGHTLY)

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 2

I just wear the appropriate sun block
because I don't take melanoma lightly.

I just wear the appropriate sun block because I don't take melanoma LIGHTLY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 11

Starting to watch a television show that might
run for years isn't a decision to take lightly.

Starting to watch a television show that might run for years isn't a decision to take LIGHTLY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 24

l don't wanna hear about the police.
l do not say that lightly.

l don't wanna hear about the police. l do not say that LIGHTLY.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 6

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