English–French

“gentleness” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/dusœʁ/

Example

J'aime sa douceur.

I like her gentleness.

Illustration for douceur (gentleness)

How to say “gentleness” in French

“Gentleness” in French is douceur.

A soft touch of calm that makes expression or behavior feel soothing rather than forceful.

Full entry for douceur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with douceur

Elle parle avec douceur.

She speaks with gentleness.

Tips for using douceur

  • In expressions such as avoir de la douceur dans la voix, douceur describes a vocal quality rather than a person's physical softness.

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