No. 1,799 in French

douce

Soft, sweet, or gentle.

In a sentence

Elle a une voix douce.
She has a soft voice.
The word 'douce' is used as an adjective to describe the voice as soft or gentle.
La pomme était douce et sucrée.
The apple was soft and sweet.
Here, 'douce' is describing the texture of the apple, implying it is tender.
La nuit était douce et calme.
The night was mild and calm.
In this context, 'douce' characterizes the night as mild or agreeable.

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