tendresse
tenderness, affection
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/tɑ̃.dʁɛs/
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Cultural Note
The French value 'tendresse' as a quieter, more lasting counterpart to passionate love. The famous Bourvil song 'La Tendresse' celebrates this gentle form of affection. In French relationships, small tender gestures — a touch on the arm, a whispered word — are considered deeply romantic.
📝 Example Sentences
Il la regarde toujours avec tendresse.
He always looks at her with tenderness.
La tendresse est aussi importante que la passion dans un couple.
Tenderness is as important as passion in a relationship.