French Word · Intermediate
adoucir
to become more pleasant or agreeable
Pronunciation: /a.du.siʁ/
Meaning
to become more pleasant or agreeable
Example
La sauce est trop salée ; je vais l'adoucir un peu.
The sauce is too salty; I'll sweeten it a bit.
Practice tips
- Practice adoucir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.