English–French
“gently” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/dusəmɑ̃/
Example
Ouvre la porte doucement.
Open the door gently.
How to say “gently” in French
“Gently” in French is doucement.
An action carried out with controlled softness rather than haste or force.
Example sentences with doucement
Il parle doucement pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.
He speaks softly so as not to wake the baby.
Tips for using doucement
- Doucement is pronounced with an s sound in the middle, unlike doux when that adjective stands alone.
Other French words for “gently”
Parle-lui gentiment.
Speak to him gently.
Elle a posé délicatement la tasse sur la table.
She gently placed the cup on the table.