mild in French
mild in French is doux, douce, bénigne — mild means gentle in temperament; not quick to anger or harshness.
mild in French
doux
Gentle and not easily angered.
douce
Gentle and not easily angered.
bénigne
(of an illness or pain) Not serious or dangerous.
bénin
(of an illness or pain) Not serious or dangerous.
léger
(of an illness or pain) Not serious or dangerous.
doux
(of weather) Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected.
What does "mild" mean?
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adjective Gentle in temperament; not quick to anger or harshness.
"She gave a mild rebuke instead of the shouting match he expected."
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adjective Not severe or extreme in degree.
"The doctor said it was only a mild case of food poisoning."
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adjective Gentle in taste or effect, not sharp, spicy, or strong.
"He ordered the mild curry because he can't handle much spice."
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noun A light, low-alcohol style of English draught beer, usually dark in colour.
"His grandad still orders a pint of mild at the local pub."
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mild in a sentence
- She gave a mild rebuke instead of the shouting match he expected.
- He's a mild, easy-going manager who rarely raises his voice.
- The doctor said it was only a mild case of food poisoning.
- A mild winter meant the heating bills stayed low this year.
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What is "mild" in French?
"mild" in French is doux, douce, bénigne. mild means: Gentle in temperament; not quick to anger or harshness.
How do you use "mild" in a sentence?
Example: "She gave a mild rebuke instead of the shouting match he expected." In French, "mild" is doux, douce, bénigne.
Are there other ways to say "mild" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "mild": doux, douce, bénigne, bénin, léger.
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