Attendrissement (en. Tenderness)

[atɑ̃dʁismɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Tenderness is the emotion or feeling of affection experienced towards something or someone.

The tenderness she felt upon seeing the puppy was palpable.

L'attendrissement qu'elle ressentait en voyant le chiot était palpable.

It is also a process by which something becomes softer or less hard.

Tenderizing the meat is essential for preparing a good dish.

L'attendrissement de la viande est essentiel pour préparer un bon plat.

The term comes from the verb 'to soften', derived from the Latin 'ad' (towards) and 'tender' (to stretch).

to have a tenderness

to feel affection

avoir un attendrissement

tenderness of heart

sensation of emotional softness

attendrissement de cœur

to feel a tenderness

to feel a tender emotion

éprouver un attendrissement

to soften

To make tender or moving.

attendrir

tender

That which is soft, fragile, or delicate.

tendre

empathy

The ability to feel what another feels.

empathie

To have a crush

He had a great tenderness for this beautiful song about love.

Il a eu un grand attendrissement pour cette magnifique chanson qui parle d'amour.

To be touched

She was so touched by his gesture; it was a true tenderness.

Elle était tellement touchée par son geste, c'était un vrai attendrissement.