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léger

light (in weight or intensity)

adjective lay-ZHEH Less Common

Also means

mild, slight

Usage Note

Léger (feminine légère) contrasts with lourd ('heavy') and applies to weight, food, sleep (sommeil léger), and tone. In cooking, léger suggests a dish that is not rich or heavy. The adverb légèrement means 'slightly' and is very frequently used.

Examples

"Ce sac est très léger."

Natural Translation

This bag is very light.

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