How is the phrase prendre à la légère translated from French to English

English translation
trifle with
phrase

Traiter quelqu'un ou quelque chose trop légèrement.

To treat someone or something too lightly.

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  • Ne prends pas ses sentiments à la légère. — Do not trifle with her feelings.

  • Il a appris à ne pas prendre les règles à la légère au travail. — He learned not to trifle with the rules at work.

  • Qui oserait prendre un tel avertissement à la légère ? — Would anyone dare to trifle with such a warning?

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