coax in French
coax in French is amadouer, cajoler — coax means to gently persuade someone to do something through patience or flattery.
coax in French
amadouer
(transitive) To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
cajoler
(transitive) To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
What does "coax" mean?
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verb To gently persuade someone to do something through patience or flattery.
"She coaxed the frightened cat out from under the bed."
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coax in a sentence
- She coaxed the frightened cat out from under the bed.
- It took a while to coax him into trying the new food.
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What is "coax" in French?
"coax" in French is amadouer, cajoler. coax means: To gently persuade someone to do something through patience or flattery.
How do you use "coax" in a sentence?
Example: "She coaxed the frightened cat out from under the bed." In French, "coax" is amadouer, cajoler.
Are there other ways to say "coax" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "coax": amadouer, cajoler.
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