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    Mollesse (en. Softness)

    /mɔlɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Character of what is soft or supple.
    The softness of this pillow makes it very comfortable.
    La mollesse de cet oreiller le rend très confortable.
    Absence of firmness, weakness.
    His softness in decision-making cost him his position.
    Sa mollesse dans sa prise de décision lui a coûté sa position.
    State of being inactive or without energy.
    His softness during the class displeased the teacher.
    Sa mollesse durant le cours a déplu à l'enseignant.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mollitia', meaning 'soft' or 'tender'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be soft
    To be inactive or not energetic enough.
    avoir de la mollesse
    mental softness
    Refusal of intellectual rigor.
    mollesse d'esprit
    to be born into softness
    To live easily without effort.
    naître dans la mollesse

    Related Words

    soft
    Not hard or rigid.
    mou
    suppleness
    Ease of movement.
    souplesse
    indolent
    Showing a tendency towards inactivity or laziness.
    indolent

    Slang Meanings

    To be too relaxed or inactive.
    He is in a state of softness, we can't ask him anything.
    Il est dans un état de mollesse, on ne peut rien lui demander.
    Not getting up.
    It's total softness, he doesn't even want to get up from the couch.
    C'est la mollesse totale, il ne veut même pas se lever du canapé.