Usage Note
Mollo is very informal slang, used in phrases like y aller mollo ('to take it easy', 'to go easy on something'). It is characteristic of everyday spoken French and would sound out of place in formal writing. A near-synonym in casual speech is doucement.
Examples
"Vas-y mollo avec le sel !"
Natural Translation
Go easy on the salt!
Literal Translation
Go-there gently with the salt!
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