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    Délicatement (en. Delicately)

    /delika.təmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a tender and careful manner.
    She gently stroked the cat.
    Elle a caressé le chat délicatement.
    With great caution.
    He placed the vase delicately on the table.
    Il a déposé le vase délicatement sur la table.
    In a way that does not hurt or offend.
    The doctor examined the patient delicately.
    Le médecin a examiné le patient délicatement.
    With finesse and lightness.
    She lifted the curtain delicately.
    Elle a soulevé le rideau délicatement.
    Paying attention to details.
    The chef plated his dish delicately.
    Le chef a dressé son plat délicatement.

    Etymology

    From the French 'délicat' with the suffix '-ement' indicating an adverb.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    handle delicately
    Act with care when handling a fragile object.
    manipuler délicatement
    speak delicately
    Express oneself tactfully to avoid offending.
    parler délicatement
    treat delicately
    Approach a sensitive topic with care.
    traiter délicatement

    Related Words

    delicate
    Sensitive or fragile.
    délicat
    delicacy
    Quality of what is delicate, the delicacy of a feeling.
    délicatesse
    delicious
    Having a pleasant taste.
    délicieux

    Slang Meanings

    With a lot of delicacy and subtlety.
    He took the time to delicately convince his friend.
    Il a pris le temps de délicatement convaincre son ami.
    To act with finesse.
    This topic needs to be approached delicately for it to be accepted.
    Il faut aborder ce sujet délicatement pour que ça passe.