levity in French
levity in French is légèreté, nonchalance, frivolité — levity means a lighthearted, joking attitude, especially when a situation calls for seriousness.
levity in French
légèreté
A lightness of manner or speech, frivolity; flippancy; a lack of appropriate seriousness; an inclination to make a joke of serious matters.
nonchalance
A lightness of manner or speech, frivolity; flippancy; a lack of appropriate seriousness; an inclination to make a joke of serious matters.
légèreté
The state or quality of being light, buoyancy.
frivolité
(countable) A lighthearted or frivolous act.
What does "levity" mean?
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noun A lighthearted, joking attitude, especially when a situation calls for seriousness.
"The judge warned the lawyer against levity in the courtroom."
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levity in a sentence
- The judge warned the lawyer against levity in the courtroom.
- A bit of levity helped ease the tension in the meeting.
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What is "levity" in French?
"levity" in French is légèreté, nonchalance, frivolité. levity means: A lighthearted, joking attitude, especially when a situation calls for seriousness.
How do you use "levity" in a sentence?
Example: "The judge warned the lawyer against levity in the courtroom." In French, "levity" is légèreté, nonchalance, frivolité.
Are there other ways to say "levity" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "levity": légèreté, nonchalance, frivolité.
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