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soft

UK
/sɒft/
US
/sɔft/

Translations

softadjective
softer
Comp.
softest
Super.
UK
/sɒft/
US
/sɔft/
The blanket was incredibly soft.
La couverture était incroyablement douce.
douxPour un son, une voix ou une lumière peu intense.
She spoke in a soft voice.
Elle parlait d'une voix douce.
indulgentPour une personne, une règle ou une politique peu stricte.
The teacher was known for being soft on late assignments.
On disait que le professeur était indulgent avec les devoirs remis en retard.
sans alcoolPour une boisson non alcoolisée.
He ordered a soft drink at the bar.
Il a commandé une boisson sans alcool au bar.
Additional translations
moelleuxPour une texture souple, moelleuse ou agréable au toucher.
souplePour un matériau, un sol ou une attitude qui cède facilement.
tamiséSurtout pour la lumière ou les couleurs, quand l'effet est atténué.
Synonyms
gentle
smooth
mild
tender
delicate
plush
yielding
subtle
feathery
silky
Antonyms
hard
softnoun
softs
pl
Used chiefly in commodities trading to denote agricultural commodities such as coffee, sugar, or cocoa.
matières premières doucesFinance et négoce des produits agricoles comme le café, le sucre ou le cacao.
Investors shifted their portfolios toward softs like cocoa and sugar.
Les investisseurs ont réorienté leurs portefeuilles vers des matières premières douces comme le cacao et le sucre.
Additional translations
softsEmprunt employé dans le vocabulaire des marchés.
Synonyms
softie
pushover
weakling
soft touch
softadverb
UK
/sɒft/
US
/sɑːft/
Archaic and dialectal use meaning “gently, quietly, or slowly”.
doucementEmploi adverbial pour indiquer une manière calme, légère ou discrète.
Speak soft, for the hallways echo at night.
Parle doucement, car les couloirs résonnent la nuit.
Synonyms
softly
gently
quietly
lightly
mildly
tenderly
smoothly
silently
softinterjection
Archaic exclamation meaning “wait!”, “hold on!”, or calling for attention or silence.
chutPour demander le silence ou une pause.
Soft! What light through yonder window breaks?
Chut ! Quelle lumière perce à cette fenêtre là-bas ?
Synonyms
hold!
hold on!
wait!
wait a moment!
stop!
steady!
whoa!
hush!

Definitions

softadjective
Having a smooth and gentle texture or surface.
The blanket was incredibly soft, making it perfect for a cozy night in.
Not loud, harsh, or sharp in sound.
She spoke in a soft voice, barely above a whisper.
Easily yielding to pressure; not hard or firm.
The ground was soft after the rain, making it difficult to walk without sinking.
Gentle or mild in manner or approach.
He had a soft demeanor that put everyone at ease.
Not bright or glaring; subdued in color or light.
The room was lit with soft lighting, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
Lenient or not strict in discipline or enforcement.
The teacher was known for being soft on late assignments.
Containing little or no alcohol; non-alcoholic.
He ordered a soft drink at the bar.
Containing little or no alcohol; non-alcoholic.
He ordered a soft drink while the others had beer.
softnoun
An agricultural commodity such as coffee, sugar, or cocoa traded on commodity markets.
Investors shifted their portfolios toward softs like cocoa and sugar.
softadverb
In a gentle, quiet, or slow manner; softly.
Speak soft, for the hallways echo at night.
softinterjection
Used to call for silence, caution, or a pause; wait a moment.
Soft! What light through yonder window breaks?
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