softens

[US]/ˈsɒfənz/
[UK]/ˈsɔːfənz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (rend) plus doux; atténue; modère; réconforte

Phrases & Collocations

softens the blow

adoucit le coup

softens the edges

adoucit les bords

softens the heart

adoucit le cœur

softens the tone

adoucit le ton

softens the impact

adoucit l'impact

softens the surface

adoucit la surface

softens the skin

adoucit la peau

softens the lighting

adoucit l'éclairage

softens the noise

adoucit le bruit

Example Sentences

the warm sunlight softens the harshness of winter.

la douce lueur du soleil adoucit la dureté de l'hiver.

listening to music softens my worries.

écouter de la musique adoucit mes soucis.

her gentle words softens his anger.

ses mots doux adoucissent sa colère.

time often softens the pain of loss.

le temps adoucit souvent la douleur de la perte.

adding cream softens the flavor of the coffee.

ajouter de la crème adoucit la saveur du café.

the rain softens the ground, making it easier to plant.

la pluie adoucit le sol, ce qui facilite la plantation.

her smile softens the atmosphere in the room.

son sourire adoucit l'atmosphère dans la pièce.

the therapist softens the impact of difficult conversations.

le thérapeute atténue l'impact des conversations difficiles.

he softens his tone when speaking to children.

il adoucit le ton lorsqu'il parle aux enfants.

soft music softens the mood at the dinner party.

la musique douce adoucit l'ambiance à la soirée.

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