doux
sweet, soft, gentle
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/du/
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Cultural Note
'Doux/douce' is one of the most romantic adjectives in French, evoking softness and gentleness. 'Mots doux' (sweet words) refers to loving whispers between partners. The expression 'en douce' means 'on the sly,' and 'eau douce' means 'fresh water' — showing the word's versatility.
📝 Example Sentences
Il a une voix douce qui la fait fondre.
He has a soft voice that makes her melt.
Fais de doux rêves, mon amour.
Sweet dreams, my love.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | douce |
| masculine | doux |
| feminine_plural | douces |
| masculine_plural | doux |