douce
/dus/
The French word douce means soft or gentle.
douce is used to describe something that is soft to the touch or to characterize a person's temperament as gentle or kind.
How does it change in a sentence?
douce is the feminine singular form of the adjective. Its masculine singular counterpart is doux, and its feminine plural form is douces.
How do you pronounce it?
/dus/
Did you know?
- In a romantic context, douce can be used as a noun (ma douce) to mean 'my sweetheart', functioning similarly to the English word 'sweetie'.
- In certain culinary contexts, a liqueur douce refers to a drink that is sweet or dessert-like, where the word shifts from describing texture to describing flavor profiles.
- In French, the phrase la douceur is often used to describe the mild, pleasant weather of the south of France, emphasizing a feeling of warmth rather than just the absence of cold.
Examples in context
- Cette musique est douce.This music is gentle.
- Cette couverture est très douce.This blanket is very soft.
- Elle a une voix douce.She has a gentle voice.
- La soie est une matière douce.Silk is a soft material.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are at a home decor store.
- EmmaRegarde cette écharpe, elle est tellement douce.Look at this scarf, it is so soft.
- NathanTu as raison, la texture est incroyable.You are right, the texture is incredible.
- EmmaEst-ce que tu penses qu'elle me va bien ?Do you think it suits me well?
- NathanOui, elle est parfaite pour toi.Yes, it is perfect for you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry douce, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
