mollement
weakly · softly
"Mollement" is an adverb in French derived from the adjective "mou," which means "soft" or "limp."
Meaning:
- "Mollement" means doing something in a soft, gentle, or weak manner.
- It can describe actions done without energy, firmness, or enthusiasm.
For example:
- "Il a mollement déposé la lettre sur la table." — He gently/weakly placed the letter on the table.
Synonyms and their nuances:
- Doucement: Means "softly" or "gently," but often implies carefulness or tenderness without weakness.
- Faiblement: Means "weakly," highlighting lack of strength or intensity, often more physical or measurable.
- Languissamment: Means "listlessly" or "languidly," emphasizing lack of energy or spirit, more about mood or attitude.
"Mollement" is typically used to convey softness combined with a somewhat passive or slack approach.
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Examples
Il répond mollement à mes questions, comme s’il était fatigué.adverb
He answers my questions weakly, as if he were tired.
Après l’effort, ils applaudissaient mollement.adverb
After the effort, they applauded weakly.
Elle a mollement fermé la porte derrière elle.adverb
She softly closed the door behind her.
Le public a mollement réagi à l’annonce.adverb
The public reacted weakly to the announcement.
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