tendrement
tenderly, lovingly
Intermediate Adverb
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Pronunciation
/tɑ̃dʁ.mɑ̃/
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Cultural Note
'Tendrement' captures the gentle, nurturing side of French love. French people often close letters and messages with 'tendrement' as a warmer alternative to 'affectueusement.' The adverb perfectly complements the French ideal that love should be expressed not just with grand gestures but with everyday gentleness.
📝 Example Sentences
Il l'a regardée tendrement.
He looked at her tenderly.
Elle lui a dit tendrement qu'elle l'aimait.
She tenderly told him she loved him.