léger — meaning in English

English meaning

• buoyant adjective Able to float; having buoyancy.
• light noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
• lightweight noun A boxing (or similar combat sport) weight class between welterweight and featherweight, or a competitor in it.
• lite adj A deliberately simplified spelling of "light," used to mean low-calorie, low-fat, or stripped-down.
• mild adjective Gentle in temperament; not quick to anger or harshness.
• slight adj Small in degree or amount; minor.

Senses

léger is used for these senses in English:

• buoyant (figuratively) Lighthearted and lively.
• light Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.
• lightweight Having less than average weight.
• lite Lightweight
• mild (of an illness or pain) Not serious or dangerous.
• slight Minor; small in amount

buoyant — full definition

1. adjective Able to float; having buoyancy.
2. adjective Cheerful, lively, and quick to recover from setbacks.

light — full definition

1. noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
2. noun A source of illumination, such as a lamp or bulb.
3. verb To set something burning.
4. verb To illuminate; to provide light for.
5. adj Not heavy; weighing little.

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