/du/
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
Examples
pull au .
This jumper is really soft to the touch.
' .
She spoke to him in a gentle voice.
climat cette .
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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