Suaves (en. Sweet)

/sɥav/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to a person or thing that is soft, pleasant to the touch or to the ear.

His smooth voice charms everyone.

Sa voix suave charme tout le monde.

Qualifies something that is pleasing, seductive.

The smooth fragrance of this flower fills the garden.

Le parfum suave de cette fleur embaume le jardin.

Used to describe words or sounds that are soft and attractive.

He whispered smooth words in her ear.

Il lui a murmuré des mots suaves à l'oreille.

From Latin 'suavis', meaning 'pleasant, sweet'.

smooth voice

A sweet and seductive voice.

voix suave

smooth fragrance

A fragrance that is pleasant and enchanting.

parfum suave

smooth words

Sweet or seductive words.

mots suaves

smoothness

The characteristic of being smooth.

suavité

painful

Which causes pain, the opposite of sweetness.

douloureux

sensational

Which generates strong emotion, often positive.

sensationnel

Style or charming and appealing appearance.

He always arrives with a suave and impeccable look.

Il arrive toujours avec un look suave et impeccable.

To make advances in a charming manner.

He was very suave when trying to ask her out.

Il a été très suave en essayant de l'inviter à sortir.