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gently

Prononciation : [ˈdʒɛnt.li]

Mot

Contexte : « behavior »

(adverb) in a way that is kind and not harsh. If you touch something gently, you do it softly and carefully, just like you would when handling a fragile object.

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She gently brushed the hair away from the child's face.

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He didn't gently close the door; he slammed it shut.

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Can you gently remind him to be quiet?

Contexte : « movement »

(adverb) in a soft or mild manner. This means doing something without a lot of force, like when you walk softly so you don’t make noise.

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The cat walked gently across the room.

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He didn't walk gently; he stomped loudly down the hall.

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Why are you trying to walk so gently?

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