gentil

gentil
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. kind
Cet enfant est gentil. Il aide ses camarades.This child is kind. He's helping his classmates.
b. nice
Merci de m'avoir aidé à porter mes sacs. C'est très gentil de votre part !Thank you for helping me carry my bags. That's very nice of you!
c. sweet
Thomas nous a envoyé des chocolats. Comme c'est gentil !Thomas sent us chocolates. How sweet!
a. nice
C'est un gentil petit village de montagne, connu pour ses chalets en bois et ses prairies fleuries.It's a nice little mountain village, known for its log cabins and wildflower meadows.
a. good
Les enfants, soyez gentils avec mamie !Kids, be good to grandma!
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. gentile
Si vous épousez un gentil, vos enfants ne seront peut-être pas considérés comme juifs.If you marry a gentile, your children may not be considered Jewish.
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