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    Gentils (en. Nice)

    /ʒɑ̃.til/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who shows kindness, gentleness towards others.
    She is very nice to the children.
    Elle est très gentille avec les enfants.
    Refers to a cordial or courteous attitude.
    He has a nice and respectful behavior.
    Il a un comportement gentil et respectueux.
    Who is pleasant, enjoyable.
    It’s a very nice place to walk.
    C'est un endroit très gentil pour se promener.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gentilis', meaning 'belonging to the same family or nation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be nice as pie
    To be extremely kind and considerate.
    être gentil comme un cœur
    to have a heart of gold
    To be generous and always ready to help others.
    avoir le cœur sur la main
    gentleman
    A man of good birth or well-bred.
    gentilhomme
    niceness
    The quality of being nice.
    gentillesse

    Related Words

    niceness
    Quality of a person who is nice.
    gentillesse
    gentleman
    A man of distinction and courtesy.
    gentilhomme
    nice (feminine form)
    Feminine form of nice.
    gentille

    Slang Meanings

    A nice guy
    This guy is really nice, he always helps others.
    Ce type, c'est vraiment un gentil, il aide toujours les autres.
    A good guy
    Don’t worry, he’s really nice like a good guy.
    Ne t'inquiète pas, il est vraiment gentil comme un bon gars.