in the least

• Expression utilisée pour renforcer une négation, signifiant 'du tout' ou 'au moindre degré'. Souvent employée dans des tournures comme 'not in the least' pour indiquer l'absence totale de quelque chose.

A phrase used to emphasize a negative statement, meaning 'at all' or 'to the smallest degree possible.' Often used in expressions like 'not in the least' to indicate no amount or degree of something.

1. Not at allB2formal

   Used to emphasize a negative statement, meaning 'not even a small amount' or 'not in any way'.

   pas du tout

   • I am not interested in the least in that proposal.
   • He didn't seem surprised in the least by the news.
   • She wasn't offended in the least by his comment.