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gentle

UK
/ˈdʒɛntəl/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.təl/

Übersetzungen

gentleadjektiv
gentler
Komp.
gentlest
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒɛntəl/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.təl/
douxSe dit d’une personne, d’une attitude ou d’un effet peu rude, peu violent.
She has a gentle demeanor that makes everyone feel at ease.
Elle a un tempérament doux qui met tout le monde à l’aise.
douceSe dit notamment d’une pente, d’une courbe ou d’une inclination peu marquée.
The trail ascends the mountain in a series of gentle climbs.
Le sentier monte la montagne en une série de montées douces.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
modéréS’emploie pour une action, un effet ou un degré peu intense.
nobleEmploi archaïque.
Synonyme
mild
soft
tender
kind
calm
peaceful
docile
subtle
delicate
Antonyme
harsh
rough
violent
gentleadverb
Dialectal/poetic adverb meaning "gently".
doucementEmploi dialectal ou poétique.
Speak gentle to the child, for she is frightened.
Parle doucement à l’enfant, car elle a peur.
Synonyme
gently
softly
mildly
tenderly
delicately
lightly
cautiously
carefully
slowly
gradually
subtly
placidly
quietly
kindly
benignly
gentlesubstantiv
gentles
Pl.
UK
/ˈdʒen.tl̩/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.tl̩/
Common countable noun meaning a maggot used as fishing bait; also archaic sense "a person of gentle birth".
asticotSurtout comme appât de pêche.
He threaded a gentle onto the hook before casting his line.
Il a enfiché un asticot sur l’hameçon avant de lancer sa ligne.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
gentilhommeEmploi archaïque.
Synonyme
gent
gentleman
aristocrat
noble
nobleman
patrician
person of quality
well-born
gentleverb
gentled
Präteritum
gentled
Partizip Perfekt
gentling
Gerundium
UK
/ˈdʒɛntl̩/
US
/ˈdʒɛntl̩/
adoucirAu sens de rendre plus calme, plus doux ou moins intense.
She tried to gentle the terrified dog with soft words.
Elle a essayé d’adoucir le chien terrifié avec des mots doux.
apprivoiserS’emploie pour un animal sauvage ou difficile à domestiquer.
The rancher spent months gentling the wild mustangs.
Le rancher a passé des mois à apprivoiser les mustangs sauvages.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
dompterS’emploie surtout dans le domaine animalier.
Synonyme
soften
tame
calm
mollify
soothe
pacify
temper
moderate
assuage
subdue

Definitionen

gentleadjektiv
Having a mild or kind nature; not harsh or severe.
She has a gentle demeanor that makes everyone feel at ease.
Soft or light in action or effect.
The gentle breeze was a welcome relief on the hot summer day.
Moderate in action, effect, or degree; not extreme or intense.
He gave the door a gentle push to avoid making noise.
(of slopes, gradients, etc.) Having a slight, gradual inclination; not steep.
The trail ascends the mountain in a series of gentle climbs.
(archaic) Of noble birth or high social status; courteous by breeding.
The gentle knight bowed to the queen with graceful politeness.
gentleadverb
(dialectal, poetic) In a gentle manner; gently.
Speak gentle to the child, for she is frightened.
gentlesubstantiv
A maggot, especially of a blowfly, used as bait in angling.
He threaded a gentle onto the hook before casting his line.
(archaic) A person of gentle birth; a noble or courteous person.
The hall was filled with gentles and ladies of high station.
gentleverb
To make something or someone calm, mild, or less intense; to soothe.
She tried to gentle the terrified dog with soft words.
To tame or domesticate an animal.
The rancher spent months gentling the wild mustangs.
To become gentle or less severe (intransitive).
The wind gentled as evening fell.
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