leniently

• Adverbe signifiant « avec indulgence », c’est-à-dire avec tolérance, douceur ou moins de sévérité que prévu. Il décrit la manière dont des règles, des punitions ou des jugements sont appliqués avec clémence ou flexibilité.

An adverb meaning "in a lenient manner" — that is, with tolerance, mildness, or less strictness than expected. It describes how rules, punishments, or judgments are applied with mercy or flexibility.

1. In a permissive or merciful mannerB2formal

   Acting with tolerance, not strict or severe; showing mercy or forgiveness.

   avec indulgence

   • The judge treated the first-time offender leniently.
   • The teacher graded the late assignment leniently.
   • The manager dealt leniently with the employee's mistake.

   Synonymescompassionatelyforgivinglygentlyindulgentlymercifullymildlypermissivelytolerantly

   Antonymesharshlymercilesslyrigidlyrigorouslyseverelysternlystrictly