kindly

gentiment, aimablement

D’une manière attentionnée ou qui apporte de l’aide.

En anglais simple : In a caring or helpful way.

• She spoke kindly to me.
• He kindly offered us a lift.
• The family treated their new neighbor kindly.

Synonymes : kindheartedly, considerately

Contraires : unkindly

Expressions courantes : speak kindly, kindly offer, treat someone kindly

veuillez, s’il vous plaît

Sert à demander quelque chose poliment, parfois avec un ton ferme.

En anglais simple : Used to ask someone to do something politely, sometimes in a strict way.

• Kindly close the door.
• Kindly return the form by Friday.
• Would you kindly stop interrupting me?

Comment l'utiliser : kindly + verb (Kindly sign your name below.)

Synonymes : please

Expressions courantes : kindly note, kindly return something, kindly refrain

bienveillant, bon

Qui se montre chaleureux envers les autres et se soucie d’eux.

En anglais simple : Warm and caring toward other people.

• A kindly woman helped me.
• He gave us a kindly smile.
• The kindly doctor listened to every worry.

Synonymes : kind, warmhearted, gentle

Contraires : unkind

Expressions courantes : kindly woman, kindly face, kindly smile, kindly man