soft pedal in French

soft pedal in French is pédale douce, mettre la pédale douce.

soft pedal in French

pédale douce

noun

(music, also, attributively) The leftmost foot-pedal on most pianos which, when pushed, dampens the strings and so softens the note played.

mettre la pédale douce

verb

(figuratively) To reduce the force or impact of (something); to damp, to mute; especially, to minimize the less desirable aspects of (something); to play down, to tone down.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "soft pedal" in French?

"soft pedal" in French is pédale douce, mettre la pédale douce.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "soft pedal": pédale douce, mettre la pédale douce.

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