le doux
mild · soft · sweet
Qui n'est pas fort ou agressif, qui est agréable au toucher, au goût ou au comportement.
The French word "doux" is an adjective with several related meanings, generally describing something gentle, soft, or mild.
Meaning:
- Soft / Gentle: Refers to something that is not harsh or severe, like a gentle touch or a mild personality.
- Sweet / Pleasant in Taste or Smell: Often used to describe sweetness or a pleasant, delicate flavor or aroma (e.g., sweet wine, mild perfume).
- Mild / Moderate: Used for weather or temperature to indicate mild conditions, neither too hot nor too cold.
Parts:
- doux is the masculine form.
- The feminine form is douce.
- Plural: doux (masculine plural), douces (feminine plural).
Synonyms in French:
- gentil (kind, gentle)
- moelleux (soft, mellow—for texture)
- sucré (sweet—mainly for taste)
- agréable (pleasant)
- léger (light, mild)
Antonyms in French:
- dur (hard)
- âcre (pungent, harsh taste or smell)
- âpre (bitter, rough)
- violent (violent)
- amer (bitter)
Examples:
- Un miel doux — A sweet honey.
- Une voix douce — A soft/gentle voice.
- Un climat doux — A mild climate.
In summary, "doux" relates to qualities of softness, mildness, or sweetness, both in physical and figurative senses.
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Examples
Le vent est doux ce matin.adjective
The wind is mild this morning.
Ce tissu semble doux.adjective
This fabric feels soft.
Ce chat a un pelage doux.adjective
This cat has soft fur.
Ce gâteau a un goût doux.adjective
This cake has a sweet taste.
Les couvertures sont douces et chaudes.adjective
The blankets are soft and warm.
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