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easy

/ˈiː.zi/

easy chair

easy chairs

Translations

easyadjective

easier

Comp.

easiest

Super.

easyadjective

Commonly used both attributively and predicatively.

easyadverb

Used mainly in fixed and colloquial phrases such as go easy or take it easy.

easyinterjection

Used to tell someone or an animal to slow down, stop, or be careful.

easyadjective

easier

Comp.

easiest

Super.

/ˈiː.zi/

facile

The exam was easy, and most students finished it quickly.

L’examen était facile, et la plupart des étudiants l’ont terminé rapidement.

décontracté

He had an easy smile that put everyone at ease.

Il avait un sourire décontracté qui mettait tout le monde à l’aise.

indulgentSurtout pour une personne faisant preuve de indulgence ou de mansuétude.

The teacher was easy on the students, allowing them extra time to complete their assignments.

Le professeur était indulgent avec les élèves et leur accordait du temps supplémentaire pour terminer leurs devoirs.

confortableS’emploie notamment pour un fauteuil ou un siège conçu pour le confort.

The easy chair was perfect for lounging on a lazy afternoon.

Le fauteuil confortable était parfait pour se prélasser un après-midi de farniente.

Additional translations

facileFamilier et souvent péjoratif pour qualifier une personne jugée sexuellement disponible.

naturelEn parlant d’un sourire ou d’une attitude, au sens de détendu, sans affectation.

détenduSurtout pour décrire l’allure, le sourire ou le comportement ; registre neutre.

simplePour une tâche, une question ou un problème sans complexité.

aiséSoutenu ; pour une action ou une tâche réalisée sans difficulté.

Synonyms

Antonyms

easyadverb

/ˈiː.zi/

Used both formally and informally as an adverb meaning “easily” or “gently; in a relaxed way”.

facilementEmploi familier ou non standard, notamment dans certains usages américains.

The bolt loosened easy once it was sprayed with oil.

Le boulon s’est facilement desserré après avoir été aspergé d’huile.

doucementS’emploie pour demander de modérer l’intensité ou la quantité.

Go easy on the spices—you don’t want the dish too hot.

Doucement sur les épices : tu ne veux pas que le plat soit trop relevé.

aisément

The bolt loosened easy once it was sprayed with oil.

Le boulon s’est desserré aisément une fois pulvérisé d’huile.

Synonyms

without difficulty

easyverb

easied

Past Simple

easied

Past Participle

easying

Gerund

Rare but attested, chiefly in nautical or colloquial commands meaning ‘to ease’ or ‘move gently’.

desserrerEmploi nautique ou technique, souvent à l’impératif.

“Easy the helm!” shouted the captain.

« Desserrez la barre ! » cria le capitaine.

manœuvrerPour déplacer ou faire avancer quelque chose avec précaution et lentement.

They easyed the crate through the narrow doorway.

Ils ont manœuvré la caisse à travers l’étroite porte.

Additional translations

relâcherEmploi nautique ou technique.

glisserEn usage technique ou concret, avec l’idée de déplacer avec précaution.

Synonyms

easyinterjection

Used to tell someone to be careful, slow down, or behave gently.

Doucement !

Easy! The ground is slippery here.

Doucement ! Le sol est glissant ici.

Synonyms

whoa

whoa there

easy there

steady

steady on

hold on

hold up

hang on

take it easy

calm down

gentle

hold back

simmer down

Definitions

easyadjective

Achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.

It was an easy exam, and almost everyone passed.

Free from worries or strain; comfortable and relaxed.

He enjoyed an easy life after retiring early.

Lenient or gentle, especially in treatment or judgment (typically used with “on” or “with”).

Be easy on the kids—they’re still learning.

(Informal, often derogatory) Sexually promiscuous.

Some classmates rudely called her easy because she dated frequently.

easyadjective

Not difficult; requiring or demanding little effort, skill, or thought.

The instructions are easy to follow.

Relaxed, calm, and not worried or hurried.

She tries to stay easy before a big performance.

Gentle, moderate, or not severe.

He kept an easy pace during the recovery.

Comfortable or convenient to use, do, or wear.

These shoes are easy to wear.

easyadverb

Gently; without great force or effort.

Lift the crate easy so you don’t hurt your back.

easyadverb

In a gentle, relaxed, or moderate way; without force, strain, or haste.

Go easy on the brakes.

easyinterjection

Used to urge calm, caution, or slower movement.

"Easy!" the trainer shouted as the horse began to rear.

easyinterjection

Used to tell someone or an animal to slow down, stop, or be careful.

Easy, boy—stay still.

easyadjective

Achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.

The exam was easy, and most students finished it quickly.

Comfortable or relaxed in manner; not tense or awkward.

He had an easy smile that put everyone at ease.

Not strict or severe; lenient.

The teacher was easy on the students, allowing them extra time to complete their assignments.

Not hard or firm; soft.

The easy chair was perfect for lounging on a lazy afternoon.

Of a person, especially a woman, considered willing to engage in sexual activity with little encouragement; promiscuous. (slang, often offensive)

Rumors claimed she was easy, but they were unfounded.

easyadverb

Without difficulty; with little effort.

The bolt loosened easy once it was sprayed with oil.

Gently; in a calm or relaxed manner.

Go easy on the spices—you don’t want the dish too hot.

easyverb

To ease; to slacken or relax (a rope, helm, pressure, etc.), often used as an imperative command.

“Easy the helm!” shouted the captain.

To move (something) slowly and carefully into a desired position.

They easyed the crate through the narrow doorway.

easyinterjection

Used to urge someone to proceed carefully or more slowly.

Easy! The ground is slippery here.