⬇️Lesser (leser)

adjective
/ˈles.ər/
moindre (moindre)

Signification

smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
of lower importance or smaller in degree or amount
Traduction de la signification
plus petit en quantité ; de moindre importance ; inférieur
plus petit en quantite; de moindre importance; inferieur

Phrases d'exemple

He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.

Il a choisi le moindre de deux maux lorsqu'il a pris sa décision.
Il a choisi le moindre de deux maux lorsqu'il a pris sa décision.

The lesser known facts about the topic were fascinating.

Les faits moins connus sur le sujet étaient fascinants.
Les faits moins connus sur le sujet étaient fascinants.

Synonymes

smaller, minor, inferior, reduced, diminished, secondary
Entrée 1
smaller, minor, inferior, reduced, diminished
Entrée 2
smaller, minor, secondary, inferior

Antonymes

greater, larger, superior, major, increased
Entrée 1
greater, larger, superior, major, increased
Entrée 2
greater, superior, major

Collocations

lesser extent, lesser degree, lesser evil, lesser known, lesser importance, lesser value
Entrée 1
lesser extent, lesser degree, lesser evil, lesser known
Entrée 2
lesser importance, lesser known, lesser value

Vocabulaires connexes

swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
showing extreme enthusiasm or obsession
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
sad or displeased because something has not happened as expected