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    Clément (en. Clement)

    [kle-mɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Someone who is lenient and gentle in their judgments.
    The teacher was lenient in his corrections.
    Le professeur était clément dans ses corrections.
    Said of a mild and temperate climate.
    The summer has been very mild this year.
    L'été a été très clément cette année.
    Someone who shows kindness towards others.
    She has always been lenient with her friends.
    Elle a toujours été clément avec ses amis.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'clemens', which means 'gentle, lenient'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a mild weather
    a mild and pleasant climate
    un temps clément
    to be lenient
    to show kindness
    être clément
    to gain clemency
    to obtain forgiveness or tolerance
    gagner la clémence

    Related Words

    clemency
    Disposition to forgive.
    clémence
    clementine
    Fruit similar to a tangerine, symbol of gentleness.
    clémentine
    climatic
    Relating to the climate, often associated with leniency.
    climatique

    Slang Meanings

    To be nice or understanding.
    He is really lenient with his friends.
    Il est vraiment clément avec ses amis.
    A pleasant and mild weather.
    Today is a mild day, perfect for an outing.
    Aujourd'hui, c'est un jour clément, parfait pour une sortie.