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faintly

UK
/ˈfeɪntli/
US
/ˈfeɪntli/

Translations

faintlyadverb
UK
/ˈfeɪntli/
US
/ˈfeɪntli/
à peinePour marquer une perception très faible ou difficile à distinguer.
She could faintly hear the sound of music playing in the distance.
Elle pouvait à peine entendre le son de la musique au loin.
The room was faintly lit by the moonlight coming through the window.
La pièce était faiblement éclairée par la lumière de la lune qui entrait par la fenêtre.
légèrementPour exprimer une faible intensité ou une nuance discrète.
He smiled faintly, trying to hide his discomfort.
Il a souri légèrement, essayant de cacher son malaise.
Additional translations
vaguementPour une perception imprécise ou peu nette.
Synonyms
slightly
weakly
softly
feebly
indistinctly
dimly

Definitions

faintlyadverb
In a manner that is not strong or clear; slightly.
The room was faintly lit by the moonlight coming through the window.
In a way that is difficult to perceive or detect.
She could faintly hear the sound of music playing in the distance.
In a weak or feeble manner.
He smiled faintly, trying to hide his discomfort.
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