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doux

soft, gentle

adjective DOO Less Common
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Also means

mild, sweet

Usage Note

Doux has a broad sensory range: a soft fabric, a gentle voice, a mild climate, or a sweet flavour. The feminine form is douce. The phrase tout doux is used to calm someone down, similar to 'easy now' or 'gently'. Eau douce means fresh water, as opposed to salt water.

Examples

"Sa voix est très douce."

Natural Translation

Her voice is very gentle.

Literal Translation

Her voice is very gentle

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