Tendrement (en. Tenderly)
tɑ̃.dʁ.mɑ̃
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
Affectionately.
She spoke to him tenderly.
Elle lui a parlé tendrement.
With gentleness and delicacy.
He looked at her tenderly.
Il l'a regardée tendrement.
In a manner that evokes tenderness.
The children embrace each other tenderly.
Les enfants s'embrassent tendrement.
Etymology
Derived from 'tendre', with the suffix '-ment' which forms an adverb.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tenderly yours
expression used to signify strong affection.
tendrement vôtre
to speak tenderly
to express oneself with gentleness and affection.
parler tendrement
to look tenderly
to have a look full of tenderness.
regarder tendrement
Related Words
tender
That evokes sweetness and affection.
tendre
tenderness
Feeling of sweetness and deep affection.
tendresse
tenderness
Character or quality of a person who is tender.
tendreur
Slang Meanings
Lovingly, in the context of romantic relationships.
He wrote her a message tenderly.
Il lui a écrit un message tendrement.
In the context of a gentle or delicate approach.
She approached him tenderly to avoid scaring him.
Elle s'est approchée tendrement pour éviter de l'effrayer.