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.