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    Attendrie (en. Softened)

    /a.tɑ̃.dʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To awaken a sweet or touching emotion.
    The film managed to move the audience with its touching story.
    Le film a réussi à attendrir le public avec son histoire émouvante.
    To give rise to feelings of tenderness or compassion.
    Photographs of distressed animals moved the viewers.
    Les photographies d'animaux en détresse ont attendri les spectateurs.
    To make a situation or attitude more emotional or vulnerable.
    She told her story in a way that touched her listeners.
    Elle a raconté son histoire de manière à attendrir ses auditeurs.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'attendrir', which comes from Latin 'ad' (toward) and 'tener' (to stretch, soft).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to soften someone
    To render someone moved or tender.
    attendrir quelqu'un
    to let oneself be moved
    To let oneself be moved by a situation or a person.
    se laisser attendrir
    a touching glance
    A glance that evokes sweet emotions.
    un regard attendrissant

    Related Words

    tender
    That evokes or inspires sweetness.
    tendre
    emotion
    Intense emotional state.
    émotion
    sensitivity
    Ability to feel and respond emotionally.
    sensibilité

    Slang Meanings

    To be moved to tears.
    This video totally moved me; I couldn't help but cry.
    Cette vidéo m'a totalement attendri, je ne pouvais pas m'empêcher de pleurer.
    To have a sweet or affectionate behavior.
    He became all soft-hearted when talking about his dog.
    Il devenait tout attendri quand il parlait de son chien.