How is the word doux translated from French to English

English translation
gentle
adjective

Attentionné et prudent, sans brusquerie.

Kind and careful, not rough or forceful.

Examples with “doux”

See how the word “doux” is used in sentences

  • Sois doux avec le bébé. — Be gentle with the baby.

  • Le sentier a une pente progressive. — The path has a gentle slope.

  • Il a donné une douce tape au chien. — He gave the dog a gentle pat.

  • Il y a une montée progressive juste après le pont. — There's a gentle rise just past the bridge.

  • Es-tu toujours aussi doux avec les chiots ? — Are you always this gentle with the puppies?

  • La descente est assez progressive pour les débutants. — The descent is gentle enough for beginners.

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