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slightest

UK
/ˈslaɪtɪst/
US
/ˈslaɪtɪst/

Translations

slightadjective

slightest

Super.

slighter
Comp.
slightest
Super.
UK
/slaɪt/
US
/slaɪt/
légerPour quelque chose de peu grave, peu important ou peu marqué.
Missing the bus was only a slight inconvenience.
Rater le bus n’a été qu’un léger désagrément.
mincePour un objet ou une structure peu épais, peu robuste.
The slight wooden frame collapsed under the weight.
Le mince cadre en bois s’est effondré sous le poids.
superficielPour un savoir ou une connaissance limitée, insuffisante.
His slight understanding of the law led him to make costly mistakes.
Sa compréhension superficielle du droit l’a conduit à commettre des erreurs coûteuses.
frêlePour une personne ou une silhouette mince et délicate.
The slight girl struggled to lift the heavy box.
La jeune fille frêle eut du mal à soulever la lourde boîte.
There was a slight chance of rain, so we decided to go for a picnic.
Il y avait une faible chance de pluie, alors nous avons décidé d’aller pique-niquer.
Synonyms
slender
thin
small
minor
insignificant
petty
trivial
negligible
Antonyms
significant
substantial
considerable

Definitions

slightadjective
Small in degree; inconsiderable.
There was a slight chance of rain, so we decided to go for a picnic.
Delicate or frail in build or structure.
The slight girl struggled to lift the heavy box.
Not sturdy or strongly built; thin or flimsy.
The slight wooden frame collapsed under the weight.
Of little importance, influence, or consequence; trivial.
Missing the bus was only a slight inconvenience.
Limited in extent, importance, or knowledge; superficial or inadequate.
His slight understanding of the law led him to make costly mistakes.
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