English–French
“lenient” in French
How to say “lenient” in French
“Lenient” in French is clément.
A person or authority choosing leniency when punishment could be harsher.
Example sentences with clément
Le juge a été clément dans sa décision.
The judge was lenient in his decision.
Tips for using clément
- The feminine form is clémente, whose final t is pronounced, so agreement changes both spelling and pronunciation.
Other French words for “lenient”
Le professeur est libéral avec les délais.
The professor is lenient about deadlines.
Mon père est indulgent avec moi.
My father is lenient with me.