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soften

/ˈsɒf.ən/

/ˈsɔːf.ən/

Translations

softenverb

softened

Past Simple

softened

Past Participle

softening

Gerund

/ˈsɒf.ən/

/ˈsɔːf.ən/

adoucirSens général pour rendre plus doux, moins sévère ou plus bienveillant.

The teacher decided to soften her tone when speaking to the students.

L'enseignante a décidé d'adoucir son ton lorsqu'elle parlait aux élèves.

The butter will soften if you leave it out of the fridge for a while.

Le beurre ramollira si vous le laissez hors du réfrigérateur pendant un moment.

Additional translations

tamiserSe dit surtout de la lumière.

atténuerS'emploie pour diminuer l'intensité, l'effet ou la dureté d'une chose.

assouplirS'emploie surtout pour des matières, des tissus, du cuir ou des tissus corporels.

Synonyms

Antonyms

softenverb

To make or become less hard or firm.

The butter will soften if you leave it out of the fridge for a while.

To make or become less severe or harsh.

The teacher decided to soften her tone when speaking to the students.

To make or become more gentle or compassionate.

His experiences abroad helped to soften his views on immigration.

To reduce the intensity or brightness of something.

She used curtains to soften the light coming into the room.