lesser

• Utilisé pour décrire quelque chose de moindre en taille, en quantité ou en importance par rapport à autre chose.

Used to describe something that is smaller in size, amount, or importance compared to something else.

1. Smaller in size or importanceB2formal

   Not as great in size, amount, or significance as something else.

   moindre

   • He was charged with a lesser crime.
   • The lesser of two evils is often chosen.
   • She focused on the lesser details of the project.

   Synonymesinferiorlowerminorreducedsecondarysubordinate

   Antonymesmajorsuperior

2. Smaller in amount or valueB2formal

   Having a smaller quantity or monetary worth compared to another.

   moindre (en quantité ou en valeur)

   • They paid a lesser amount for the used car.
   • The lesser value of the property was due to its location.
   • He received a lesser share of the inheritance.

   Synonymesinferiorlowerminorreduced

   Antonymesmoresuperior