Summary
gentle {adjective}
gentil · doux · sucré · suave
to gentle {verb}
adoucir · dédramatiser
English-French translation for "gentle"
"gentle" French translation
gentle {adjective}
Michael Baker was a gentle giant of a man with a big heart and an even bigger brain.
John was just like any other kid — a fine, gentle, positive person.
They remember him as the gentle giant who had cookies for them.
Throughout his life among us he was truly a saintly, humble and gentle man.
Peter was a gentle man; in all respects wise.
We thank this thoughtful and gentle Canadian for his friendship and his guidance.
Honourable senators, he had a lovely family and he was a very gentle fellow.
If I try with gentle persuasion, I am told that I am too mild-mannered.
Akin Birdal is a gentle and peaceful man.
The recent very sad and unexpected passing of Senator Petten leaves all of us with memories of a kind and gentle spirit.
to gentle {verb}
to gentle [gentled|gentled] {v.t.} (also: to dulcify)
to gentle [gentled|gentled] {v.t.} (also: to play down the importance of, to take the heat out of)
Synonyms
Synonyms (English) for "gentle":
© Princeton Universityeasy · soft · aristocratic · aristocratical · blue · blue-blooded · patrician · docile · pacify · lenify · conciliate · assuage · appease · mollify · placate · gruntle · ennoble · entitle
Usage examples
Usage examples for "gentle" in French
Similar words
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