No. 4,232 in French
délicat
"Delicate" or "sensitive."
In a sentence
Ce tissu est très délicat, il faut en prendre soin.
This fabric is very delicate; it needs to be handled with care.
Here, 'délicat' refers to the physical property of the fabric being fragile and needing careful treatment.
La négociation des termes du contrat est une affaire délicate.
Negotiating the terms of the contract is a delicate matter.
In this sentence, 'délicat' is used to indicate the complexity and sensitivity of the situation.
Paul est une personne délicate, toujours attentive aux autres.
Paul is a delicate person, always considerate towards others.
Here, 'délicat' describes a person's nature as being considerate and thoughtful.
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