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tendre

The correct spelling is tendre.

How to pronounce tendre

adjective

Say it like: Ten-dre

The correct spelling is tendre. Sensitive or painful to the touch. For example: "tender plants; tender flesh; tender fruit"

Usage Examples

tender plants; tender flesh; tender fruit

Suzanne was such a tender mother to her children.

tender expressions; tender expostulations; a tender strain

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Sensitive or painful to the touch.
  2. 2.Easily bruised or injured; not firm or hard; delicate.
  3. 3.Physically weak; not able to endure hardship.
  4. 4.(of food) Soft and easily chewed.
  5. 5.Sensible to impression and pain; easily pained.

verb

  1. 1.To make tender or delicate; to weaken.
  2. 2.To feel tenderly towards; to regard fondly or with consideration.
  3. 3.To work on a tender.
  4. 4.To offer, to give.
  5. 5.To offer a payment, as at sales or auctions.

noun

  1. 1.Tender feeling or fondness; affection.

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