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    Douceur (en. Candy)

    /dusœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Calm, peaceful character.
    The sweetness of her smile calmed everyone around her.
    La douceur de son sourire apaisait tous ceux qui l'entouraient.
    Pleasant character, kindness.
    Her sweetness towards children is remarkable.
    Sa douceur envers les enfants est remarquable.
    Sweet and pleasant flavor of a food.
    This pear has exquisite sweetness.
    Cette poire a une douceur exquise.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'dulcorem', meaning sweetness, delicacy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    with equal sweetness
    under similar conditions.
    à douceurs égales
    sweetness of life
    the act of savoring the joy of living.
    douceur de vivre
    sweetness of a home
    the warm and welcoming atmosphere of a home.
    douceur d'un foyer

    Related Words

    sweet
    Having a pleasant quality to the taste or touch.
    doux
    sweetish
    Having excessive sweetness, often in an insincere manner.
    doucereux
    sweet
    Feminine form of sweet, designating something tender or charming.
    douce

    Slang Meanings

    Sweet-sweet
    When he gives me hugs, it's sweet-sweet.
    Quand il me fait des câlins, c'est du doux-doux.
    Sweet as a lamb
    This cat is sweet as a lamb, it never bites.
    Ce chat est doux comme un agneau, il ne mord jamais.