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    Douceurs (en. Sweets)

    /dusør/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Pleasant or enjoyable quality of something.
    The sweetnesses of childhood are often nostalgic.
    Les douceurs de l'enfance sont souvent nostalgique.
    Element of comfort or pleasure in a situation.
    Enjoying the sweetnesses of a plush sofa after a long day.
    Profiter des douceurs d'un sofa moelleux après une longue journée.
    A sweetness is also a candy or confectionery.
    She prepared some sweetnesses for the children's snack.
    Elle a préparé des douceurs pour le goûter des enfants.

    Etymology

    From the French 'doux', derived from the Latin 'dulcis', meaning sweet or pleasant.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the sweetnesses of life
    The pleasant and enjoyable aspects of existence.
    les douceurs de la vie
    sweetnesses of love
    The tender and pleasant moments shared with a loved one.
    douceurs de l'amour
    to give in to sweetnesses
    Enjoying pleasures without worrying about responsibilities.
    se laisser aller aux douceurs

    Related Words

    sweet
    Having a pleasant taste, sweet without being bitter.
    doux
    tender
    Quality of something that is sweet, full of tenderness.
    tendre
    sweet
    Describes the taste of a food that contains sugar.
    sucré

    Slang Meanings

    A treat or a favorite sweet.
    This cake is a sweetness that melts.
    Ce gâteau est une douceur qui fait fondre.
    A pleasant aspect of a person or a situation.
    She always has a sweetness in the way she speaks.
    Elle a toujours une douceur dans sa manière de parler.