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    Affectueuse (en. Affectionate)

    /a.fɛk.tɥø.z/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Quality of a person who expresses their affection.
    She is very affectionate with her friends.
    Elle est très affectueuse avec ses amis.
    Characteristic of a warm behavior.
    Her affectionate attitude comforts those around her.
    Son attitude affectueuse réconforte ceux qui l'entourent.
    Refers to a gesture or word full of tenderness.
    He gave her an affectionate compliment.
    Il lui a fait un compliment affectueux.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'affectuosus', derived from 'affectus' meaning 'tender' or 'affectionate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an affectionate gesture
    An act that shows affection.
    un geste affectueux
    affectionate words
    Words that express tender feelings.
    des mots affectueux
    to have an affectionate behavior
    To act with tenderness and warmth towards others.
    avoir un comportement affectueux

    Related Words

    affection
    Feeling of attachment and tenderness.
    affection
    tenderness
    Feeling of softness and warmth.
    tendresse
    hug
    Action of holding someone in one's arms to show affection.
    câlin

    Slang Meanings

    An affectionate word among close friends.
    We often call each other 'my darling', it's affectionate.
    On s'appelle souvent 'ma chérie', c'est affectueux.
    A way to tell someone that you appreciate them a lot.
    When I say 'you are the best', it's affectionate.
    Quand je dis 'toi, t'es la meilleure', c'est affectueux.