gentle in French
gentle in French is gentil, doux, docile — gentle means kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
gentle in French
gentil
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
doux
docile
Docile and easily managed.
What does "gentle" mean?
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adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
"She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the frightened dog."
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adj Not harsh, forceful, or severe; mild.
"A gentle breeze drifted through the open window."
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adj Rising or falling gradually rather than steeply.
"The trail follows a gentle slope up the hill."
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verb To calm, soothe, or tame.
"The trainer worked to gentle the nervous horse."
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gentle in a sentence
- She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the frightened dog.
- Be gentle with the puppy, it's still very young.
- A gentle breeze drifted through the open window.
- The trail follows a gentle slope up the hill.
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What is "gentle" in French?
"gentle" in French is gentil, doux, docile. gentle means: Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
How do you use "gentle" in a sentence?
Example: "She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the frightened dog." In French, "gentle" is gentil, doux, docile.
Are there other ways to say "gentle" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "gentle": gentil, doux, docile.
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