The meaning of LEAST is lowest in importance or position. How to use least in a sentence.

Collocations : is the least of his [problems, worries, concerns, issues], is the least [interesting, helpful], she wasn't showing the least [interest, emotion, nerves], Suite...

We use the quantifier least to talk about quantities, amounts and degree. (The) least is the superlative form of little. …

A stirring of creativity often happens when we least expect it. Un sursaut de créativité survient souvent quand on s'y attend le moins.

least - Traduction Anglais-Français : Retrouvez la traduction de least, mais également sa prononciation, la traduction des expressions à partir de least : least, at least, in the least, ....

Jan 20, 2026 · least (plural leasts) Preceded by the: superlative form of little: most little; the lowest - ranking or most insignificant person or (sometimes) group of people.

To or in the lowest or smallest degree. n. One that is the lowest or smallest in importance, rank, magnitude, or degree: The dinner menu is the least of my worries tonight. The least you can do is to …

You use the least to mean a smaller amount than any other thing or person, or the smallest amount possible.

But when the least is used as an adjective to mean the slightest it is translated by le or la moindre: I haven't the least idea = je n'en ai pas la moindre idée.

LEAST definition: smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.; slightest. See examples of least used in a sentence.