No. 11,758 in French
soft
"Soft" in French is an Anglicism meaning smooth, gentle, or not harsh.
In a sentence
Ce tissu est très doux au toucher.
This fabric is very soft to the touch.
Here, 'doux' is used to describe the texture or physical softness of the fabric.
La lumière dans la pièce était douce et chaleureuse.
The light in the room was soft and warm.
In this case, 'douce' is used to describe the quality or gentleness of the light.
Elle a parlé d'une voix douce et mélodieuse.
She spoke with a soft and melodious voice.
Here, 'douce' refers to the tone or soothing quality of her voice.
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