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soft in French

soft in French is douce, doux, mou — soft means giving way easily under pressure; not hard or firm.

soft in French

douce
adj
doux
adj
mou
adj
molle
adj

What does "soft" mean?

  1. adj Giving way easily under pressure; not hard or firm.
    "The bread was still soft and warm from the oven."
  2. adj Gentle, mild, or quiet, rather than harsh or intense.
    "He spoke in a soft voice so as not to wake the baby."
  3. adj Lenient or lacking firmness, especially regarding rules or discipline.
    "Critics say the policy is too soft on crime."
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soft in a sentence

  • The bread was still soft and warm from the oven.
  • She sank into the soft cushions of the armchair.
  • He spoke in a soft voice so as not to wake the baby.
  • Critics say the policy is too soft on crime.

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What is "soft" in French?

"soft" in French is douce, doux, mou. soft means: Giving way easily under pressure; not hard or firm.

How do you use "soft" in a sentence?

Example: "The bread was still soft and warm from the oven." In French, "soft" is douce, doux, mou.

Are there other ways to say "soft" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "soft": douce, doux, mou, molle.

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