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    Tendresses (en. Tenderness)

    /tɑ̃.dʁɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Characteristics of softness and affection.
    The tendernesses between parents and their children are essential.
    Les tendresses entre les parents et leurs enfants sont essentielles.
    Manifestations of affection or goodwill.
    She offered him tendernesses to soothe his sadness.
    Elle lui a offert des tendresses pour apaiser sa tristesse.
    Emotions or affectionate feelings.
    The tendernesses shared during their meeting marked their relationship.
    Les tendresses partagées lors de leur rencontre ont marqué leur relation.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'tenderness', itself derived from the verb 'to tend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    maternal tenderness
    Affection or love typically of a mother toward her child.
    tendresse maternelle
    romantic tenderness
    Feeling of affection between romantic partners.
    tendresse amoureuse

    Related Words

    tenderness
    State of being tender, affectionate.
    tendresse
    tender
    Who expresses tenderness or affection.
    tendre
    tenderly
    In a tender manner.
    tendrement

    Slang Meanings

    An affectionate gesture
    He showed her tenderness by caressing her hair.
    Il lui a fait une tendresse en lui caressant les cheveux.
    A sweet moment shared
    This film was full of tendernesses and sweet moments.
    Ce film était plein de tendresses et de moments jarrets.