Doux
Mild
Language note: Describes gentle flavors or temperaments.
Culture note: Often used in preference for cheese or coffee mildness.
Context: Comparing the intensity of flavors.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Doux
[doo]
Soft/Gentle
Not hard or harsh; mild.
Ce coussin est doux.
This cushion is soft.
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