English–French

“tenderly” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tɑ̃dʁəmɑ̃/

Example

Il l'embrasse tendrement.

He kisses her tenderly.

Illustration for tendrement (tenderly)

How to say “tenderly” in French

“Tenderly” in French is tendrement.

A soft look, voice, or gesture that surrounds another person with caring warmth.

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

Example sentences with tendrement

Il lui parle tendrement avant de partir.

He speaks tenderly to her before leaving.

Tips for using tendrement

  • Tendrement signals affection, whereas doucement can describe gentleness, quietness, or slowness without implying affection.

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