légères

Légères is the feminine plural form of the French adjective léger, meaning light in weight or in degree, delicate, or gentle in tone. It is used to describe feminine plural nouns and conveys a sense of not being heavy, intense, or burdensome. The term can apply to physical objects, sensations, or stylistic qualities, as well as to more abstract notions such as humor or mood when described as light or easygoing.

Etymology and forms: léger comes from Latin levis, meaning light. The feminine form légère develops from this root, with the plural légères matching feminine nouns. The masculine singular is léger, the feminine singular is légère, and the masculine plural is légers. The pronunciation of légères ends with a silent final s, pronounced as [le.ʒɛʁ].

Usage notes: légères commonly appears before feminine plural nouns. Examples include des vêtements légers (light clothes), des boissons légères (light beverages), des discussions légères (light conversations), and des saveurs légères (subtle flavors). In a figurative sense, it can describe subjects, moods, or styles that are not serious or heavy, such as une histoire légère or un ton léger.

See also: the related forms léger (masculine), légère (feminine singular), and légers (masculine plural) are used according to the gender and number of the noun they modify. Synonyms include léger, délicat, and doux depending on context.