No. 6,003 in French
dolce
"Dolce" is not a French word; it is Italian and means "sweet" or "gentle."
In a sentence
Elle mange une dolce qui est une pâtisserie italienne.
She eats a dolce, which is an Italian pastry.
In this sentence, "dolce" is used as a noun borrowed from Italian, referring to a sweet item, specifically an Italian dessert.
La mélodie est jouée dolce, avec une douceur angélique.
The melody is played dolce, with an angelic softness.
Here, "dolce" is used as a musical term, borrowed from Italian, meaning to play softly or gently.
Les dolces souvenirs de son enfance la rendent heureuse.
The sweet memories of her childhood make her happy.
In this context, "dolces" is an adjective borrowed from Italian or a translated form into French, describing the sweet and pleasant nature of the memories.
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