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delicate

/ˈdɛlɪkət/

/ˈdɛlɪkɪt/

delicatenoun

delicates

/ˈdelɪkət/

/ˈdɛlɪkət/

Translations

linge délicatAu pluriel, pour désigner les vêtements ou textiles qui doivent être lavés avec soin.

She separated the delicates from the rest of the laundry before starting the gentle cycle.

Elle a séparé le linge délicat du reste de la lessive avant de lancer le cycle délicat.

Definitions

A piece of delicate clothing or fabric, or such items collectively, that require gentle washing or handling (commonly used in the plural form delicates).

She separated the delicates from the rest of the laundry before starting the gentle cycle.

Synonyms

fragile item

fine fabric

delicateadjective

more delicate

Comp.

most delicate

Super.

/ˈdɛlɪkət/

/ˈdɛlɪkɪt/

Translations

fragileSe dit d’un objet facilement cassable ou abîmé.

The delicate glass vase shattered when it fell off the table.

Le vase en verre fragile s’est brisé lorsqu’il est tombé de la table.

délicatSens général : qui demande des précautions, qui est fin, subtil ou d’aspect raffiné.

The negotiations were in a delicate stage and required tactful communication.

Les négociations étaient dans une phase délicate et demandaient une communication diplomatique.

Additional translations

légerPour une odeur, une saveur ou une sensation faible, peu intense.

Definitions

Easily broken or damaged; fragile.

The delicate glass vase shattered when it fell off the table.

Requiring careful handling; sensitive.

The negotiations were in a delicate stage and required tactful communication.

Subtly and finely made or done; intricate.

The artist's delicate brushwork added depth to the painting.

Having a soft or faint quality; not strong or intense.

The room was filled with the delicate scent of lavender.

Characterized by a refined or subtle beauty.

She wore a delicate lace dress that highlighted her graceful movements.

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