smoothly

• Adverbe signifiant « sans difficulté, sans à-coups ni aspérités », décrivant des actions qui se déroulent de manière régulière, sans effort, ou avec fluidité.

An adverb meaning "in a smooth manner" — without difficulty, interruption, or roughness. It is used to describe actions that proceed evenly, effortlessly, or with a fluid motion.

1. Without problems or difficultiesB1formal

   In a way that is free from obstacles, interruptions, or complications.

   sans difficulté, sans accroc

   • The project ran smoothly from start to finish.
   • The negotiations went smoothly, and an agreement was reached.
   • The software update installed smoothly without any errors.

   Synonymescleanlyeasilyeffortlesslysuccessfullyuneventfully

   Antonymesawkwardlyhaltinglyproblematicallyroughly

2. In a smooth and diplomatic mannerB2formal

   In a way that is polite, tactful, and avoids causing offense or friction.

   avec tact et diplomatie

   • She handled the difficult conversation smoothly and professionally.
   • The manager smoothly resolved the conflict between the two employees.
   • He smoothly navigated the tense situation with grace.

   Synonymesamiablycourteouslydiplomaticallygraciouslypolitelysuavelytactfullyurbanely