lighter

• Se dit de ce qui a un faible poids, n'est pas lourd, ou de ce qui est lumineux ou de couleur pâle, peu intense.

Describes something that has little weight, is not heavy, or has a bright or pale color.

1. Not heavyA1formal

   Having little weight; easy to lift or carry.

   léger (peu lourd)

   • This bag is light; I can carry it easily.
   • Feathers are very light.
   • The light suitcase made travel convenient.

   Synonymesairyfeatherweightfeatherylightweightslight

   Antonymesheavyweighty

2. BrightA1formal

   Producing or reflecting a lot of light; not dark.

   clair, lumineux

   • The room is light and airy.
   • She prefers light colors like white and yellow.
   • The light morning sun woke me up.

   Synonymesbrightbrilliantglowingilluminatedluminousradiantshiningsunlit

   Antonymesdarkdimdullgloomymurkyobscureshadowy

3. Not dense or heavyA2informal

   Containing little fat, alcohol, or other heavy substances.

   léger, allégé

   • This beer is light and refreshing.
   • I ordered a light salad for lunch.
   • She drinks light coffee with skim milk.

   Synonymesdietlightweightlitethinweak

   Antonymesdenseheavysubstantialthickweighty

4. Easy or not seriousB1informal

   Not demanding much effort, time, or seriousness.

   léger, peu sérieux

   • It's a light read for the beach.
   • The conversation was light and fun.
   • He made a light comment about the situation.

   Synonymeseasyeffortlessfrivoloussimpleslightsuperficialtrivialundemanding

   Antonymesdifficulthardheavyseriousweighty

• Adverbe signifiant « avec un poids physique ou une pression légère » ou « facilement ». S'emploie pour décrire des actions faites avec délicatesse ou sans lourdeur, identique en forme à l'adjectif.

An adverb meaning "with little physical weight or pressure" or "easily." It is used to describe actions performed gently or without heaviness, identical in form to the adjective.

1. With little weight or forceB1informal

   Used to describe touching, sleeping, eating, etc., with little weight or pressure.

   Légèrement, avec peu de force ou de poids

   • She sleeps very light and wakes up easily.
   • He touched her lightly on the shoulder.
   • They ate lightly before the big meal.

   Synonymesdelicatelyfaintlygentlymildlyslightly

   Antonymeshard

2. Without much seriousnessB2informal

   In a casual or not serious manner.

   De manière légère

   • He took the criticism lightly.
   • She spoke lightly about her achievements.
   • Don't take the situation so lightly.

   Synonymesairilycarelesslycasuallyflippantlyfrivolouslylightlynonchalantly

   Antonymesgravelyseriouslysolemnly

• Nom désignant un dispositif servant à allumer un feu ou une flamme, une matière combustible utilisée pour l'allumage, ou encore un bateau à fond plat utilisé pour transporter des charges lourdes sur les canaux.

A noun referring to a device used to ignite a fire or a substance used for kindling, or a flat-bottomed boat used for carrying heavy loads on canals.

1. Igniting substanceB2formal

   A material used to start or kindle a fire, such as kindling or a fire starter.

   Allume-feu

   • They used dry leaves as a lighter to start the campfire.
   • The survival kit included a piece of flint for a lighter.
   • He gathered small twigs to serve as a lighter for the logs.

   Synonymesfirelighterigniterkindlingtinder

2. Fire-starting deviceA2formal

   A portable device, typically filled with fuel, used to produce a flame for igniting cigarettes, stoves, or fires.

   Briquet

   • She flicked her lighter to light the candle.
   • He always carries a lighter in his pocket.
   • The campers used a butane lighter to start the grill.

   Synonymescigarette lighterigniterpocket lighter

3. Flat-bottomed boatB2formalbritishtechnical

   A type of barge with a flat bottom, used for transporting heavy goods on canals or inland waterways.

   Bateau à fond plat pour transports fluviaux

   • The canal was crowded with lighters carrying coal.
   • The crew unloaded the cargo from the lighter onto the dock.
   • A lighter is commonly used to move goods between ships and shore.

   Synonymesbargeflatboatscow