kindly

• Décrit une personne qui est naturellement douce, attentionnée et généreuse, ou une action faite avec bienveillance.

Describes a person who is gentle, caring, and generous in nature.

1. Benevolent or gentleB1formal

   Having a kind, gentle, or generous nature.

   Bienveillant

   • She is a kindly old woman who helps everyone.
   • He gave a kindly smile to the nervous child.
   • The kindly neighbor offered to water our plants.

   Synonymesbenevolentcharitablecompassionategentlegood-naturedgracioushumanekindmercifulmildtenderwarmhearted

   Antonymescruelharshmaliciousmeannastyunkind

• Adverbe signifiant 'avec bonté ou générosité'. Souvent utilisé pour des demandes polies (par exemple, 'auriez-vous l'amabilité de...') ou pour décrire une action faite avec bienveillance et chaleur.

An adverb meaning 'in a kind or generous manner.' It is often used to politely make requests (e.g., 'Would you kindly...') or to describe an action performed with goodwill and warmth.

1. In a kind mannerA2formal

   In a gentle, caring, or generous way.

   de manière aimable

   • She spoke kindly to the frightened child.
   • He kindly offered to help me with my luggage.
   • The old man smiled kindly at the visitors.

   Synonymesbenevolentlycharitablycompassionatelyconsideratelygenerouslygraciouslyhumanelysympatheticallythoughtfullywarmly

   Antonymescruellyharshlymeanlynastilyunkindly

2. Please (polite request)B1formal

   Used in polite requests or formal instructions.

   Veuillez (formule de politesse)

   • Kindly return the forms by Friday.
   • Would you kindly close the door behind you?
   • Kindly refrain from smoking in this area.

   Synonymespleasepray