English–French

“lighten” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/aleʒe/

Example

Tu devrais alléger ton sac avant la randonnée.

You should lighten your backpack before the hike.

Illustration for alléger (lighten)

How to say “lighten” in French

“Lighten” in French is alléger.

Weight or pressure lifted from an object or situation until it feels more manageable.

Full entry for alléger: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with alléger

Le médicament a aidé à alléger la douleur.

The medication helped ease the pain.

Tips for using alléger

  • The reflexive form s'alléger means that the weight, amount, or burden decreases without naming an agent.

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