délicatement

gently, delicately

d e . l i . k a t . m ɑ̃
adverb Rare #43,439
gently, delicately Often describes doing something with care or a light touch.
FR: Elle pose délicatement le verre sur la table.
EN: She gently sets the glass on the table.

Maintenant, on soulève ses vêtements délicatement.

Now, gently lift your clothes.

— Le Cercle des neiges (2023)

Faites-le délicatement.

Do it gently.

Il a été délicatement enveloppé, comme pour une cérémonie.

It was delicately wrapped, as if for a ceremony.

— Locataires (2004)

Il m'a embrassé délicatement sur les lèvres.

He gently kissed me on the lips.

Délicatement interrogé, Arsène Lupin avoua sa misère, sa détresse.

Gently questioned, Arsène Lupin admitted his misery, his despair.

Ces choses doivent être faites délicatement.

These things must be done delicately.

— Wicked : Partie II (2025)