gentle in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for gentle in the English»French Dictionary

I.gentle [Brit ˈdʒɛnt(ə)l, Am ˈdʒɛn(t)l] ADJ

1. gentle (not harsh):

gentle person, animal, expression, reprimand

doux/douce

gentle dentist, nurse

qui a la main douce

gentle shampoo, cleanser, heat

doux/douce

gentle hint, reminder

discret/-ète

gentle teasing, parody

anodin

my dentist is very gentle

mon dentiste a la main douce

be gentle with her, she's tired

ne la brusque pas, elle est fatiguée

if we use a little gentle persuasion (gen) iron

si on essaie la manière douce

the gentle sex liter or iron

le sexe faible

2. gentle (quiet):

gentle voice, music

doux/douce

gentle noises

léger/-ère

3. gentle (gradual):

gentle slope, curve

doux/douce

gentle stop

en douceur

gentle transition

sans heurts

to come to a gentle stop

s'arrêter en douceur

4. gentle (light):

gentle pressure, touch, push, breeze

léger/-ère

gentle exercise

modéré

gentle massage

en douceur

gentle stroll

petit

5. gentle (high-born):

gentle dated

noble

of gentle birth

bien né

‘gentle reader’ dated or hum

‘aimable lecteur’

II.gentle [Brit ˈdʒɛnt(ə)l, Am ˈdʒɛn(t)l] VB trans Am

1. gentle (mollify):

gentle judgment

nuancer

2. gentle (placate):

gentle

apaiser

Translations for gentle in the French»English Dictionary

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friselis (de feuillage)

gentle rustling

chatouillis

(gentle) tickling uncountable

paisible animal, personne, caractère

gentle

d'une voix paisible

in a gentle voice

il est d'une grande douceur avec les enfants

he's very gentle with children

employer la douceur avec

to use the gentle approach with, to be gentle with

lessive/shampooing qui lave en douceur

mild ou gentle washing powder/shampoo

doux (douce) formes, relief, pente

gentle

doux (douce) personne, animal, regard, geste, tempérament, visage, traits

gentle

doux (douce) baisers, caresses

sweet, gentle

léger (légère) rire

gentle

léger (légère) coup

soft, gentle

léger (légère) caresse

light, gentle

faire épaissir à feu doux

leave to thicken over a gentle heat

le vent soufflait par bouffées

the wind blew in gentle gusts

elle est fragile, traite-la avec ménagement

she's delicate, be gentle with her

gentle in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for gentle in the English»French Dictionary

gentle [ˈdʒentl] ADJ

1. gentle (kind, calm):

gentle

doux(douce)

to be as gentle as a lamb

être doux comme un agneau

2. gentle (subtle):

gentle hint, persuasion, reminder

discret(-ète)

3. gentle (moderate):

gentle breeze, exercise

doux(douce)

4. gentle (high-born):

to be of gentle birth

être bien né

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beneath the surface he's very gentle

au fond il est très doux

heavy/gentle rain

pluie battante/fine

Translations for gentle in the French»English Dictionary

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ménager qn

to be gentle with sb

doux (douce) gestes, pente

gentle

s'adoucir pente

to become more gentle

prendre qn par la douceur

to use the gentle approach on sb

gentle Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

heavy/gentle rain

pluie battante/fine

to be as gentle as a lamb

être doux comme un agneau

to be of gentle birth

être bien né

beneath the surface he's very gentle

au fond il est très doux

to use the gentle approach on sb

prendre qn par la douceur

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

One proposal involves the gentle heating via microwave of portions of large hurricanes.

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He looked like and had the gentle nature of a scholar.

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Like other cephalopods, they are propelled by jet by pulling water into the mantle cavity, and pushing it through the siphon, in gentle, rhythmic pulses.

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He is sophisticated, gentle, a liberal and a libertine.

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Their trusting, gentle disposition makes them a poor guard dog.

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After some gentle coaxing, she goes to her father and confesses to the pregnancy.

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Even in the heat of summer this is a cool and relaxing park due to gentle breezes and shady trees.

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It extended from the highest mountains on the border to more gentle hilly country in the north.

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Billy will be remembered as a gentle giant and a kindhearted individual.

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The finish, gentle and long, lingers with smoky remnants, honeyed almonds and citrus zest.

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