lenient

• Décrit une personne, une règle ou un système qui est indulgent, tolérant ou peu strict dans l'application de normes ou de punitions.

Describes a person, rule, or system that is permissive, tolerant, or not strict in enforcing standards or punishments.

1. Tolerant or mercifulB2formal

   Showing tolerance and mercy, especially in judging or punishing others.

   Indulgent, clément

   • The judge was lenient with the first-time offender.
   • Her parents were lenient about her curfew.
   • The teacher gave a lenient deadline for the assignment.

   Synonymescharitableclementforbearinggenerousindulgentmercifulmildtolerant

   Antonymesharshmercilessrigidseveresternstrictunbendingunyielding

2. Not strictB1informal

   Not enforcing rules or standards strictly.

   Indulgent, clément

   • The school has a lenient dress code policy.
   • He is a lenient boss who rarely criticizes his employees.
   • The rules were lenient, allowing for many exceptions.

   Synonymesclementcompassionateeasygoingforbearingindulgentlaxmildpermissivesofttolerant

   Antonymesharshrigorousseveresternstrictstringent

3. Characterized by toleranceB2formal

   Marked by a willingness to allow freedom and avoid harshness.

   indulgent

   • The lenient approach to discipline helped the students feel more comfortable.
   • Her lenient attitude made her popular among the team.
   • The policy was lenient, focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment.

   Synonymesclementeasygoingforbearinggentleindulgentlaxmercifulpermissivesofttolerant

   Antonymesharshrigorousseveresternstrictstringentunyielding