Attendri (en. Softened)

/atɑ̃dʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Moved, touched, sensitive to a situation.
He was moved seeing the puppy play.
Il était attendri en voyant le chiot jouer.
That evokes gentle emotions.
The film has a very touching scene.
Le film a une scène très attendrie.

Etymology

From the verb 'attendrir', composed of 'à' and 'tendre'

Common Phrases and Expressions

tender moment
A very moving moment.
moment attendri
to be moved
To be moved by a situation or an event.
être attendri
tender gaze
A gaze that expresses gentle emotion.
regard attendri

Related Words

attendrir
To make someone moved or evoke compassion.
attendrir
tenderness
Gentle emotion that elicits kindness.
tendresse
emotion
Intense feeling provoked by a situation.
émotion

Slang Meanings

To have a sensitive heart.
He is completely moved by this song.
Il est complètement attendri par cette chanson.
To be touched by children.
She becomes moved as soon as she sees little ones.
Elle devient attendrie dès qu'elle voit des petits.