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mollo

easy, gently, take it slow

adverb moh-LOH Rare

Usage Note

Mollo is very informal slang, used in phrases like y aller mollo ('to take it easy', 'to go easy on something'). It is characteristic of everyday spoken French and would sound out of place in formal writing. A near-synonym in casual speech is doucement.

Examples

"Vas-y mollo avec le sel !"

Natural Translation

Go easy on the salt!

Literal Translation

Go-there gently with the salt!

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