Usage Note
Affectueux describes someone who readily shows warmth and tenderness. The feminine form is affectueuse. The related noun is affection. It is a positive, neutral-register word equally at home describing a person, a pet, or a gesture — un geste affectueux.
Examples
"Mon chien est très affectueux."
Natural Translation
My dog is very affectionate.
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