English–French
“lightness” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/leʒɛʁəte/
Example
La légèreté de ce sac m'a surpris.
I was surprised by the lightness of this bag.
How to say “lightness” in French
“Lightness” in French is légèreté.
An impression of effortless, graceful motion or handling that can also suggest an insufficiently serious attitude.
Example sentences with légèreté
On sent la légèreté des mouvements du chat.
You can feel the lightness of the cat's movements.
Tips for using légèreté
- With a person or their conduct, légèreté can suggest frivolity or carelessness, while with movement it is usually favorable.