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    Mollement (en. Softly)

    mɔ.l.mɑ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a way that is little energetic or without strength.
    He responded weakly to the question.
    Il a répondu mollement à la question.
    In a gentle manner and without aggressiveness.
    She approached him lazily.
    Elle s'est approchée mollement de lui.
    With an apathetic or indifferent tone.
    His tone was apathetically indifferent.
    Son ton était mollement désintéressé.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mollis' meaning 'soft'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act weakly
    To act in a little energetic way.
    agir mollement
    to respond weakly
    To respond without enthusiasm.
    répondre mollement
    to move lazily
    To move nonchalantly.
    se mouvoir mollement

    Related Words

    soft
    Lacking consistency or strength.
    mou
    to languish
    To be in a state of prolonged weakness.
    languir
    nonchalance
    Attitude of casualness or carefreeness.
    nonchalance

    Slang Meanings

    To handle the situation without being too involved.
    He took life weakly, without overthinking it.
    Il a pris la vie mollement, sans se prendre la tête.