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.
"Our mild neighbour just smiled and shrugged when the football smashed his window."
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adjective Not severe or extreme in degree.
"Only a mild frost is expected tonight, so the plants should be fine."
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adjective Gentle in taste or effect, not sharp, spicy, or strong.
"The children preferred the mild salsa, since the hot one made their eyes water."
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noun A light, low-alcohol style of English draught beer, usually dark in colour.
"The old pub still keeps a dark mild on tap for its regulars."
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mild in a sentence
- Our mild neighbour just smiled and shrugged when the football smashed his window.
- She gave a mild rebuke instead of the shouting match he expected.
- Only a mild frost is expected tonight, so the plants should be fine.
- The doctor said it was only a mild case of food poisoning.
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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: "Our mild neighbour just smiled and shrugged when the football smashed his window." 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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