slightly

légèrement, un peu

En petite quantité ou à un faible degré.

En anglais simple : By a small amount or to a small degree.

• The water is slightly warm.
• Prices rose slightly last month.
• Could you move your chair slightly closer?

Synonymes : a little, a bit, somewhat

Contraires : considerably, greatly

Expressions courantes : slightly different, slightly more, slightly higher

de constitution frêle

Avec un corps ou une forme mince et délicate.

En anglais simple : With a thin or delicate body or shape.

• He was slightly built.
• The slightly built woman carried the heavy bag easily.
• Though slightly formed, the young dancer was remarkably strong.

Synonymes : slenderly, delicately

Expressions courantes : slightly built, slightly formed