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lightly in French

lightly in French is légèrement — lightly means in a gentle or delicate manner; with little force or weight.

lightly in French

légèrement
adv
In a light manner.

What does "lightly" mean?

  1. adv In a gentle or delicate manner; with little force or weight.
    "The snow fell lightly on the quiet street all morning."
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lightly in a sentence

  • The snow fell lightly on the quiet street all morning.
  • She touched his shoulder lightly to get his attention.

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What is "lightly" in French?
"lightly" in French is légèrement. lightly means: In a gentle or delicate manner; with little force or weight.
How do you use "lightly" in a sentence?
Example: "The snow fell lightly on the quiet street all morning." In French, "lightly" is légèrement.
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