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    Tendre (en. Tender)

    /tɑ̃dʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To stretch or extend something.
    She stretches the rope to make it straight.
    Elle tend la corde pour qu'elle soit bien droite.
    To propose or give something to someone.
    He extends his hand to help the child.
    Il tend sa main pour aider l'enfant.
    To feel a strong emotion.
    He tends to show more affection with his friends.
    Il tend à se montrer plus affectueux avec ses amis.
    To approach a state or condition.
    The project is tending to succeed thanks to the team's efforts.
    Le projet tend à réussir grâce aux efforts de l'équipe.
    To show or express feelings.
    She tends to be very empathetic towards others.
    Elle tend à être très empathique envers les autres.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tendere' which means to stretch.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to extend a hand
    To offer help or support.
    tendre la main
    to set a trap
    To create a situation to capture or deceive someone.
    tendre un piège
    to lend an ear
    To make an effort to listen attentively.
    tendre l'oreille
    to tend towards
    To orient or direct oneself towards something.
    tendre vers

    Related Words

    tenderness
    Quality of what is tender, softness and affection.
    tendresse
    tension
    State of something that is stretched or under pressure.
    tension
    tenderezza
    Italian word meaning tenderness.
    tendrezza

    Slang Meanings

    To be tender in a romantic relationship.
    He is so tender with her, they make a beautiful couple.
    Il est tellement tendre avec elle, ils forment un beau couple.
    To be easily hurt or affected.
    He is a bit tender, he cries at every sad movie.
    Il est un peu tendre, il pleure à chaque film triste.