lightweight

• Décrit quelque chose qui pèse peu, ou une personne qui n'est pas sérieuse ou influente.

Describes something that weighs little, or a person who is not serious or influential.

1. Light in weightA2formal

   Weighing relatively little compared to similar items, making it easy to carry or handle.

   léger

   • This suitcase is lightweight and perfect for travel.
   • The new laptop is lightweight yet powerful.
   • She prefers lightweight fabrics for summer clothing.

   Synonymesairyetherealfeatherweightfeatherylight

   Antonymesheavyleadenmassiveponderousweighty

2. Lacking importance or influenceB2informal

   Having little significance, impact, or authority.

   sans importance

   • He was dismissed as a lightweight in the political debate.
   • The report was criticized as lightweight and superficial.
   • Don't consider her a lightweight; her analysis is surprisingly deep.

   Synonymesinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblesmall frysmall-timetrivialunimportant

   Antonymesauthoritativeconsequentialimportantinfluentialsignificantweighty

• Nom désignant une catégorie de poids en boxe, en lutte ou dans d'autres sports de combat pour les participants d'une certaine gamme de poids, ou au sens figuré une personne considérée comme insignifiante ou prétentieuse.

A noun referring to a weight class in boxing, wrestling, or other combat sports for competitors of a specific weight range, or figuratively to a person who is considered insignificant or presumptuous.

1. B2formalsport

   A professional boxer weighing between 131 and 135 pounds.

   poids léger (boxe professionnelle)

   • The lightweight champion defended his title last night.
   • He moved up from the featherweight division to lightweight.
   • Many boxers struggle to maintain the lightweight limit.

2. B2formalsport

   An amateur boxer weighing no more than 132 pounds.

   Boxeur poids léger (amateur)

   • The young lightweight won a gold medal at the Olympics.
   • Amateur lightweights must weigh in before each match.
   • She competes as a lightweight in national tournaments.

3. B2formalsport

   A wrestler weighing between 139 and 154 pounds.

   Poids léger (catch)

   • The lightweight wrestler pinned his opponent in the final round.
   • He dropped down to the lightweight class for the competition.
   • Lightweight wrestlers are known for their speed and agility.

4. Unimportant personC1informal

   Someone who is insignificant but behaves in a cheeky or presumptuous manner.

   personne insignifiante et prétentieuse

   • Don't listen to him, he's just a lightweight trying to sound important.
   • She acted like a lightweight, bossing everyone around despite her low rank.
   • The manager dismissed him as a lightweight with no real authority.

   Synonymesjackanapessmall fryupstartwhippersnapper

   Antonymesbigwigluminarysomebody