Gentiment (en. Kindly)

/ʒɑ̃.ti.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Indicates that something is done gently or benevolently.

She spoke kindly to the child.

Elle a parlé gentiment à l'enfant.

Approach or attitude marked by kindness.

He kindly accepted our invitation.

Il a gentiment accepté notre invitation.

Used to soften a request or criticism.

Could you kindly close the door, please?

Peux-tu gentiment fermer la porte, s'il te plaît ?

Comes from 'gentil', derived from the Latin 'gentilis' meaning 'noble' or 'benevolent'.

kindly done

Done with delicacy and care.

gentiment fait

speak kindly

To express oneself with gentleness and respect.

parler gentiment

act kindly

To act with kindness and consideration.

agir gentiment

kind

Who is benevolent and amiable.

gentil

kindness

Character of what is kind.

gentillesse

kindly

Who acts or behaves kindly.

gentimenté

Referring to a person who acts too softly.

Stop being so kindly, you need to be firmer.

Arrête d'être aussi gentiment, tu dois être plus ferme.

Used to describe an act done in an overly kind manner.

He kindly helped everyone for no reason.

Il a gentimenté en aidant tout le monde sans raison.