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lesser in French

lesser in French is moindre — lesser means smaller, less important, or of lower rank, especially when comparing two things.

lesser in French

moindre
adj
Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the smaller in size (littler), in value, in importance etc.

What does "lesser" mean?

  1. adj Smaller, less important, or of lower rank, especially when comparing two things.
    "He was found guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter."
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lesser in a sentence

  • He was found guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter.
  • It was, at least, the lesser of two evils.

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What is "lesser" in French?

"lesser" in French is moindre. lesser means: Smaller, less important, or of lower rank, especially when comparing two things.

How do you use "lesser" in a sentence?

Example: "He was found guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter." In French, "lesser" is moindre.

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