/tɑ̃dʁ/
Translation
tender, to extend
Word origin
The verb 'to stretch' is from Latin tendere ('to stretch'). The adjective 'tender, soft' is from Latin tener ('soft, delicate'); the two converged in spelling in French.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tendere
Other proposed origins
- The verb tendre ('to stretch') descends from Latin tendere ('to stretch'). (tendere)
- The adjective tendre ('tender, soft') descends from Latin tener ('soft, delicate'). (tener)
Grammar
Examples
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His mother is very tender with him.
Cette .
This meat is nice and tender.
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He gave me a tender look.
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Tender words feel good.
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She loves tender songs.
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