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doucement.

softly

9 characters3 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

adv/dus.mɑ̃/

  1. softly

  2. quietly

  3. gently

Where this word comes from

From Middle French doulcement, from Old French dolcement, dulcement, equivalent to douce + -ment.

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