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How to Say ‘It's milder’ in French

C'est plus doux

s eh ploo doo

[s eh ploo doo]

💬 Usage Tip: Doux usually means soft or sweet. For coffee it means mild, gentler than a straight espresso.

Phrase Breakdown

C'

[s]

it / this

"C'" stands for "ce" and means "it" or "this" in expressions like "c'est."

Example

C'est agréable de parler avec une équipe accueillante.

It's pleasant to speak with a welcoming team.

est

[eh]

is

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

plus

[ploo]

more

Means more; in plus de it means more than.

Example

Dans « Si vous avez plus de quinze minutes de retard. », « plus » marque une quantité supérieure.

In "If you are more than fifteen minutes late.", "plus" marks a greater amount.

doux

[doo]

mild / smooth

Describes a taste that is gentle, not strong or bitter; also means soft or sweet.

Example

Ce cappuccino est très doux.

This cappuccino is very mild.

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