sweet in French
sweet in French is suave, sucré, doux — sweet means having the taste of sugar; not sour, salty, or bitter.
sweet in French
suave
sucré
Tasting of sugars.
doux
Tasting of sugars.
doux
sucré
frais
Not decaying, fermented, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale.
doux
Of a pleasant sound.
mélodieux
Of a pleasant sound.
doux
Of a pleasing disposition.
sympa
Of a pleasing disposition.
sucré
Of a pleasing disposition.
sympathique
Of a pleasing disposition.
gentil
Of a helpful disposition.
charmant
Of a helpful disposition.
génial
(informal) Very pleasing; agreeable.
doucement
In a pleasant manner.
bonbon
(countable, especially, _, UK, India) A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.
friandise
(countable, especially, _, UK, India) A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.
sucreries
(countable, especially, _, UK, India) A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.
What does "sweet" mean?
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adj Having the taste of sugar; not sour, salty, or bitter.
"This tea is too sweet for me, so I will not add sugar."
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adj Kind, gentle, and pleasant in nature.
"The little boy gave a sweet smile and offered me his last biscuit."
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noun A small piece of confectionery; candy.
"Grandad always keeps a sweet in his pocket for the grandchildren."
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intj Used informally to express approval or delight about good news.
""Dinner is ready early tonight." "Sweet, I'm starving!" said the boy."
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sweet in a sentence
- This tea is too sweet for me, so I will not add sugar.
- The strawberries were perfectly ripe and sweet.
- The little boy gave a sweet smile and offered me his last biscuit.
- What a sweet dog, so calm and friendly with the children!
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What is "sweet" in French?
"sweet" in French is suave, sucré, doux. sweet means: Having the taste of sugar; not sour, salty, or bitter.
How do you use "sweet" in a sentence?
Example: "This tea is too sweet for me, so I will not add sugar." In French, "sweet" is suave, sucré, doux.
Are there other ways to say "sweet" in French?
Yes — French has 14 translations listed for "sweet": suave, sucré, doux, frais, mélodieux, sympa.
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