doux

/du/

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Translation

soft, gentle, sweet, mild

Word origin

From Latin dulcis ('sweet'). The same root gives English 'dulcet' and the musical term 'dolce'.

Origin
Latin
Root
dulcis
English cognates
dulcet

Grammar

Femininedouce
Masc pluraldoux
Fem pluraldouces

Examples

pull .

This jumper is really soft to the touch.

' .

She spoke to him in a gentle voice.

climat région .

The climate is mild in this southern region.

J' ' fruité.

I like this wine because it is sweet and fruity.

soufflait .

A gentle wind was blowing over the beach.

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