least

• Superlatif de 'petit' ; utilisé pour indiquer la quantité ou le degré le plus faible.

The superlative form of 'little'; used to indicate the smallest amount or degree.

1. Smallest in amount or degreeA2formal

   The superlative form of 'little', used to indicate the smallest amount, extent, or degree of something.

   le moins

   • He has the least experience among the candidates.
   • She spent the least amount of time on the project.
   • This is the least expensive option available.

   Synonymesminimalminimum

• Décrit quelque chose comme étant petit en taille, en quantité ou en degré ; est également utilisé pour exprimer l'affection ou la tendresse.

Describes something as small in size, amount, or degree; also used to express affection or endearment.

1. Small in sizeA1formal

   Small in physical size or amount.

   Petit en taille

   • She has a little dog that follows her everywhere.
   • He lives in a little house by the lake.
   • The little kitten was sleeping in the basket.

   Synonymescompactdiminutiveminiatureminutepetitepocket-sizedslightsmalltinywee

   Antonymesbigenormousgiantgreathugelarge

2. Small in quantityA1formal

   Not much; a small amount of something.

   Petite quantité

   • There is little water left in the bottle.
   • She has little interest in politics.
   • He has little time to finish the project.

   Synonymesmeagerminimalnegligiblescantslightsmall

   Antonymesabundantamplemuchplenty

3. A1formal

   Used to describe someone who is young or younger than others.

   jeune

   • The little boy was playing in the park.
   • She has two little sisters.
   • When I was little, I loved to read fairy tales.

   Synonymesjuniorminorsmallweeyoung

   Antonymeseldergrownold

4. Insignificant or unimportantB1informal

   Not important or significant; trivial.

   Peu important, insignifiant

   • It's just a little problem; we can fix it easily.
   • Don't worry about the little details.
   • He made a little mistake in the report.

   Synonymesinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrypettytriflingtrivialunimportant

   Antonymesconsequentialimportantmajorsignificantweighty

• Adverbe utilisé comme superlatif de « little » (peu), signifiant « au plus faible degré ou dans la moindre mesure ». S'emploie généralement dans les comparaisons et les constructions négatives.

An adverb used as the superlative form of 'little,' meaning 'to the smallest extent or degree.' It is commonly used in comparisons and negative constructions.

1. Superlative of littleA2formal

   Used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs, meaning 'to the smallest extent or degree'.

   le moins (superlatif de peu)

   • She is the least experienced member of the team.
   • This is the least expensive option available.
   • He spoke the least during the meeting.

   Synonymesminimally

• Nom désignant ce qui a une importance, une signification ou une valeur minimale ; la plus petite quantité, le plus petit degré ou ce qui est négligeable.

A noun referring to something that is of minimal importance, significance, or value.

indénombrable

1. Smallest amount or degreeA2formal

   The smallest amount, extent, or degree possible.

   Le moins, quantité minimale

   • He did the least of all the workers.
   • She gave the least attention to that detail.
   • The least we can do is thank them.

   Synonymesbottomminimumnadir

   Antonymesmaximum

2. Something of minimal importanceB1formal

   A thing considered to be of the smallest significance or value.

   le moins important

   • That is the least of my worries right now.
   • Don't worry about the least of the details.
   • The least of the problems was easily solved.

   Synonymesbagatellenonentitynothingtrifletriviality