lightweight in French

lightweight in French is léger, poids léger — lightweight means a boxing (or similar combat sport) weight class between welterweight and featherweight, or a competitor in it.

lightweight in French

léger

adj

Having less than average weight.

poids léger

noun

What does "lightweight" mean?

noun A boxing (or similar combat sport) weight class between welterweight and featherweight, or a competitor in it.
"He won the world title in the lightweight division."
noun Someone or something of little importance, ability, or influence.
"The critics dismissed him as a political lightweight."
noun Informal: a person who gets drunk very easily, or who has little stamina.
"Two beers in and he was already stumbling — total lightweight."
adj Weighing less than average, or simple and low-impact rather than heavy-duty.
"The app is a lightweight alternative to the bulky desktop version."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

lightweight in a sentence

He won the world title in the lightweight division.
The young lightweight trained every morning before his first big bout.
The critics dismissed him as a political lightweight.
Compared with the senior directors, the new recruit was a lightweight.

Similar words in French

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Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lightweight" in French?

"lightweight" in French is léger, poids léger. lightweight means: A boxing (or similar combat sport) weight class between welterweight and featherweight, or a competitor in it.

How do you use "lightweight" in a sentence?

Example: "He won the world title in the lightweight division." In French, "lightweight" is léger, poids léger.

Are there other ways to say "lightweight" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "lightweight": léger, poids léger.

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