How to Say ‘Lighter / more lightly’ in French
Plus léger
ploo lay-zhay
[ploo lay-zhay]
💬 Usage Tip: [Plus léger] is a handy pattern: [plus] + adjective means "more ..." or sometimes "...er," as in [plus calme] or [plus simple]. Here [léger] with food means lighter, not physically lighter in weight.
Phrase Breakdown
Plus
[ploo]
more
Used here to compare and mean 'more' before an adjective.
Je choisis un repas plus léger après le déjeuner.
I choose a lighter meal after lunch.
léger
[lay-zhay]
light / lighter
Describes food that is not heavy or rich and is easier on the body.
Ce plat est léger, parfait pour le soir.
This dish is light, perfect for the evening.
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