doux
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. soft
Ces couvertures pour bébés sont si douces !These baby blankets are so soft!
a. sweet
Nous servirons un vin doux avec le dessert.We will serve a sweet wine with the dessert.
a. sweet
On entendait au loin la douce musique d'une chorale d'enfants.The sweet music of a children's choir could be heard in the distance.
b. gentle
L'infirmière avait une voix si douce que l'entendre m'a rassuré.The nurse's voice was so gentle that hearing it reassured me.
a. soft
Comme je suis sensible des yeux, je préfère les éclairages doux.As I have sensitive eyes, I prefer soft lighting.
b. gentle
La sauce doit mijoter à feu doux pour développer toutes ses saveurs.The sauce needs to simmer over a gentle heat to develop all its flavors.
c. mild
Cet élève peut s'estimer heureux. Copier des lignes, c'est un doux châtiment !This student can count himself lucky. Copying lines is a mild punishment!
d. subdued
Les murs de la chambre sont actuellement d'un bleu vif. J'aimerais les repeindre d'une couleur plus douce.The bedroom walls are currently bright blue. I'd like to repaint them a more subdued color.
a. gentle
Lisa a beaucoup souffert en amour, elle a besoin de rencontrer quelqu'un de doux.Lisa has suffered a lot in love; she needs to meet someone gentle.
a. sweet
Mon enfance auprès de mes grands-parents a été une période très douce de ma vie.Growing up with my grandparents was a very sweet time in my life.
b. pleasant
Nous gardons des souvenirs si doux de nos étés en Toscane !We have such pleasant memories of our summers in Tuscany!
a. mild
Nous avons eu un hiver doux, sans neige ni gel.We had a mild winter, without snow or frost.
a. alternative
Oscar s'intéresse aux médecines douces pour traiter certaines douleurs.Oscar is interested in alternative medicine to treat some types of pain.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. mild (adjective)
Il fait doux dehors, pas besoin de veste.The temperature outside is mild; there's no need for a jacket.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. sweet
Ne pleure pas, ma douce. Ça va aller.Don't cry, my sweet. It'll be OK.
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