Also means
reassuring
Usage Note
Réconfortant describes something that brings emotional or physical comfort, such as a warm drink or kind words. The feminine form is réconfortante. The related verb réconforter means 'to comfort', and the noun le réconfort means 'comfort' or 'solace' — as in apporter du réconfort ('to bring comfort').
Examples
"Une tasse de thé chaud est très réconfortante."
Natural Translation
A cup of hot tea is very comforting.
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