Lestement (en. Quickly)

[lɛstəmɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

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adverb

Definition: Moving with speed and lightness.

Example Sentence: She moved lightly through the crowd.

Elle a avancé lestement dans la foule.

Definition: With agility and speed.

Example Sentence: The students moved quickly to the exit.

Les élèves se sont déplacés lestement vers la sortie.

Definition: In an energetic and optimistic manner.

Example Sentence: He responded swiftly to the question.

Il a répondu lestement à la question.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from 'lest,' which means light.

Phrase: to walk lightly

Meaning: to move quickly

marcher lestement

Phrase: to respond quickly

Meaning: to respond with liveliness

répondre lestement

Phrase: to act promptly

Meaning: to act with promptness

agir lestement

Related Word: lest

Description: Who is light.

lest

Related Word: light

Description: Agile and lively.

leste

Related Word: lightness

Description: Who moves lightly.

lesteur

Slang Meaning: To move very quickly.

Slang Example: He left quickly; we didn't even see him.

Il est parti lestement, on ne l'a même pas vu.

Slang Meaning: To act briskly in a conversation.

Slang Example: She responded briskly to his provocations.

Elle a répondu lestement à ses provocations.