lenient in French
lenient in French is indulgent, laxiste, permissif — lenient means not strict; willing to allow mistakes or wrongdoing without harsh punishment.
lenient in French
indulgent
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
laxiste
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
permissif
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
What does "lenient" mean?
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adj Not strict; willing to allow mistakes or wrongdoing without harsh punishment.
"The teacher was lenient about late homework during exam week."
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lenient in a sentence
- The teacher was lenient about late homework during exam week.
- Critics say the sentence was far too lenient for such a serious crime.
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What is "lenient" in French?
"lenient" in French is indulgent, laxiste, permissif. lenient means: Not strict; willing to allow mistakes or wrongdoing without harsh punishment.
How do you use "lenient" in a sentence?
Example: "The teacher was lenient about late homework during exam week." In French, "lenient" is indulgent, laxiste, permissif.
Are there other ways to say "lenient" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "lenient": indulgent, laxiste, permissif.
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