Légers (en. Light)

le-zhɛr

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

English definition_text: Refers to something that has little weight.

English example_sentence: These bags are very light, they are easy to carry.

Ces sacs sont très légers, ils sont faciles à porter.

English definition_text: That is not serious, that is superficial.

English example_sentence: The movie was enjoyable, but it was a light comedy.

Le film était plaisant, mais c'était une comédie légère.

English definition_text: Who feels free and cheerful.

English example_sentence: After a good night's sleep, I feel light and ready to face the day.

Après une bonne nuit de sommeil, je me sens léger et prêt à affronter la journée.

English etymology_origin: From Latin 'levis', meaning light or not heavy.

English phrase: work light

English meaning: To work with little material or load.

travailler léger

English phrase: light as a feather

English meaning: Very light, almost weightless.

légers comme des plumes

English phrase: have a light spirit

English meaning: To be calm and carefree.

avoir l'esprit léger

English related_word: lightness

English description: The quality of being light.

légèreté

English related_word: lightened

English description: To reduce weight or make lighter.

allégé

English slang_meaning: Light in the sense of easy or not serious.

English slang_example: This project is quite light, I think it will be fine.

Ce projet est assez léger, je pense que ça va aller.

English slang_meaning: Refers to a person who does not take anything seriously.

English slang_example: With him, we can talk about light things, he never takes himself seriously.

Avec lui, on peut parler de choses légères, il ne se prend jamais au sérieux.