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    Moelleux (en. Soft)

    /mwa.lø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having a soft and pleasant texture, often used to describe food.
    This chocolate cake is really soft.
    Ce gâteau au chocolat est vraiment moelleux.
    Flexible, easily bending without breaking.
    The sofa is very soft, perfect for relaxing.
    Le canapé est très moelleux, parfait pour se détendre.
    Refers to soil or terrain that is loose and pleasant to walk on.
    The beach had soft sand under our feet.
    La plage avait un sable moelleux sous nos pieds.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'moel', which means 'marrow' and evokes a soft and tender texture.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a soft cake
    A cake that is very tender and pleasant in the mouth.
    un gâteau moelleux
    a soft voice
    A voice that is soft and pleasant to listen to.
    une voix moelleuse
    a soft cushion
    A cushion that offers a lot of comfort.
    un coussin moelleux

    Related Words

    marrow
    Soft substance inside bones.
    moelle
    soft
    Not firm, flexible.
    mou
    sweet
    Pleasant to taste or touch.
    doux

    Slang Meanings

    In a familiar context, it can refer to a gentle and loving person.
    She is very soft, always there to comfort her friends.
    Elle est très moelleuse, toujours là pour consoler ses amis.
    Can refer to a moment of relaxation or pleasure.
    We had a soft evening at home.
    On a passé une soirée moelleuse à la maison.