Accordtendresse
la tendresse
tenderness
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How do you say tendresse in French?
How do you pronounce tendresse in French?
tendresse is pronounced /la tɑ̃dʁɛs/ in French.
Example sentences
La tendresse maternelle est essentielle pour le développement émotionnel de l'enfant.
Maternal tenderness is essential for the child's emotional development.
Elle a montré une tendresse infinie envers sa grand-mère pendant sa maladie.
She showed infinite tenderness toward her grandmother during her illness.
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Why is it feminine?
Tendresse is feminine because it derives from the Latin "teneritas" (also feminine), which comes from the adjective "tener" (tender/soft), and French nouns ending in "-esse" are typically feminine, a suffix that often feminizes abstract qualities and emotions. The "-esse" ending itself has roots in Latin feminine formations and became the standard French way to create feminine abstract nouns from adjectives.
What is the French word for tenderness?
The French word for tenderness is la tendresse — feminine.
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