What is 'doux' called in English?

'doux' in English is called "Sweet". Sweet refers to: Qui a le goût du sucre ou du miel ; pas amer ou salé.

How do you pronounce 'Sweet' and 'doux'?

Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Sweet' and native French audio speech for 'doux' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

What is an example sentence for Sweet in French?

English: "The cake was very sweet and delicious." | French: "Le gâteau était très sucré et délicieux."

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English to French Dictionary

sweet Meaning in French (sweet signification en français)

doux, sucré

Synonymes:agréablecharmant

doux in English:sweet

Phonetic:dusu

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de sweet en français est doux, sucré. (Qui a le goût du sucre ou du miel ; pas amer ou salé.)

Definitions of Sweet

1
adjective
sucré
Having a pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not bitter or salty.
Qui a le goût du sucre ou du miel ; pas amer ou salé.
2
adjective
doux
Pleasing and delightful; charming or attractive.
Agréable et charmant ; charmant ou attrayant.
3
adjective
doux
(Of a sound) pleasing to the ear; melodious.
(D'un son) agréable à l'oreille ; mélodieux.

Example Sentences

casual

“The cake was very sweet and delicious.”

Le gâteau était très sucré et délicieux.

casual

“She has such a sweet smile that brightens everyone's day.”

Elle a un sourire si doux qui illumine la journée de chacun.

casual

“The birds sang a sweet melody in the morning.”

Les oiseaux chantaient une douce mélodie le matin.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

sucréagréablecharmant

In English:

sugaryhoneyedpleasant charmingmelodious

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

amersalédésagréable

In English:

sour bitter salty unpleasant harsh

Inflected Word Forms

nounsweetness

adverbsweetly

comparativesweeter

superlativesweetest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

sweet toothidiom

A strong liking or craving for sweet foods.

sweet dreamsexpression

Used to wish someone a pleasant sleep.

sweet talkphrasal_verb

To persuade someone with flattery or insincere compliments.