English–French
“affection” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/tɑ̃dʁɛs/
Example
Il a de la tendresse pour sa grand-mère.
He has affection for his grandmother.
How to say “affection” in French
“Affection” in French is tendresse.
A warm, gentle feeling that makes someone seem worth caring for and protecting.
Example sentences with tendresse
Il parle à son enfant avec tendresse.
He speaks to his child with tenderness.
Tips for using tendresse
- Tendresse is feminine and commonly appears in avoir de la tendresse pour someone or something, including family members, animals, and cherished objects.