gently

• Adverbe signifiant « avec douceur, délicatesse ou précaution ». Il décrit une action faite avec tendresse, légèreté ou effort progressif, en évitant toute brusquerie ou soudaineté.

An adverb meaning "in a soft, mild, or careful manner." It is used to describe actions performed with tenderness, lightness, or gradual force, avoiding harshness or suddenness.

1. Softly or mildlyA2formal

   In a gentle manner; with softness, care, or tenderness.

   Doucement / avec douceur

   • She gently stroked the cat's fur.
   • He spoke gently to the frightened child.
   • The nurse gently cleaned the wound.

   Synonymescarefullydelicatelykindlylightlymildlysmoothlytenderly

   Antonymesforcefullyharshlyroughlyviolently

2. Gradually or slowlyB1formal

   In a gradual or moderate way, without force or suddenness.

   doucement, progressivement

   • The slope gently rises toward the summit.
   • Gently stir the mixture until it thickens.
   • The temperature gently decreased throughout the night.

   Synonymesgraduallylightlymildlymoderatelyslowly

   Antonymesabruptlyforcefullysuddenlyviolently