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lâchement

cowardly

D’une façon sans force, sans effort ou sans courage.

Definition & meaning

Lâchement is an adverb meaning cowardly or in a cowardly manner. It describes an action that shows a lack of courage, especially when someone avoids danger or responsibility.

It can also mean treacherously or in a mean-spirited way, particularly when describing an unfair attack or betrayal.

Grammar & Word origin

It is formed from the adjective lâche , meaning “cowardly” or “base,” and the adverbial suffix -ment, roughly equivalent to English “-ly.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Synonyms: peureusement means “fearfully” and emphasizes fear rather than moral cowardice. Traîtreusement means “treacherously” and emphasizes betrayal.
  • Antonyms: courageusement means “courageously.” Brave­ment means “bravely,” often emphasizing courage in the face of danger.

Common phrases & collocations

  • abandonner lâchement — to abandon someone in a cowardly way
  • attaquer lâchement — to attack in a cowardly or treacherous way
  • fuir lâchement — to flee cowardly

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Examples

Pourquoi est-ce qu'il a agi si lâchement?adverb

Why did he act so cowardly?

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