faintly

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière faible » ou « légèrement ». Il s'utilise pour décrire des actions ou des qualités qui sont peu intenses, peu distinctes ou à peine perceptibles, comme une lumière qui brille faiblement ou un son à peine entendu.

An adverb meaning "in a faint manner" or "slightly." It is used to describe actions or qualities that are weak, indistinct, or barely perceptible, such as a faintly glowing light or a faintly remembered sound.

1. In a weak or indistinct mannerB1formal

   In a way that is not strong, clear, or bright.

   faiblement, d'une manière indistincte

   • The stars shone faintly in the night sky.
   • She could faintly hear the music from the next room.
   • The outline of the mountain was faintly visible through the fog.

   Synonymesbarelydimlyindistinctlyobscurelyslightlyvaguelyweakly

   Antonymesbrightlyclearlyloudlystronglyvividly

2. Slightly or barelyB1formal

   To a very small degree; almost not at all.

   faiblement, à peine

   • He was faintly amused by the joke.
   • She felt faintly embarrassed by the compliment.
   • The idea seemed faintly ridiculous to him.

   Synonymesbarelyhardlylittlemarginallyminimallyscarcelyslightlysomewhat

   Antonymesclearlydecidedlyintenselymarkedlystrongly