slightly

• Adverbe signifiant 'dans une faible mesure' ou 'pas très fortement'. Utilisé pour indiquer un degré ou une différence minime en quantité, intensité ou importance.

An adverb meaning 'to a small degree' or 'not very much.' It is used to indicate a minor extent or a subtle difference in degree, quantity, or intensity.

1. To a small degreeA2formal

   In a small amount or degree; a little.

   Légèrement

   • The temperature dropped slightly overnight.
   • She was slightly annoyed by the delay.
   • He is slightly taller than his brother.

   Synonymesbarelyfaintlylightlylittlemarginallymoderatelyscarcelysomewhatvaguely

   Antonymesconsiderablyextremelygreatlymarkedlysignificantlysubstantiallyvery

2. In a slender or delicate wayB2formal

   In a manner that is thin, delicate, or not strongly built.

   d'une manière délicate

   • She was slightly built, with delicate features.
   • The structure was slightly constructed, making it fragile.
   • He was slightly framed, but very agile.

   Synonymesdelicatelyslenderlythinly