Usage Note
Gentiment is derived from gentil ('kind, nice') and softens requests or commands: demande-lui gentiment means 'ask him nicely'. It can also carry mild sarcasm when used with irony. The adverb follows the regular French pattern of adjective (feminine) + -ment.
Examples
"Elle lui a gentiment expliqué la situation."
Natural Translation
She kindly explained the situation to him.

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