/le.ʒe/
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Translation
light
Word origin
From Vulgar Latin leviarius, a derivative of Latin levis ('light, not heavy'). The same root gave English levity, alleviate and elevate.
- Origin
- Vulgar Latin
- Root
- leviarius
- English cognates
- levity, alleviate, elevate, levy
Grammar
Femininelégère
Masc plurallégers
Fem plurallégères
Examples
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This bag is very light, you can carry it.
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She had a light meal for tonight.
souffle .
A light wind is blowing in the garden.
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He hears a light noise behind the door.
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The coffee was good but a bit weak.
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