doux comme un agneau

French

Etymology

Literally, “gentle as a lamb”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /du kɔm œ̃ a.ɲo/
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Adjective

doux comme un agneau (feminine douce comme un agneau, masculine plural doux comme des agneaux, feminine plural douces comme des agneaux)

  1. (simile) very gentle; meek as a lamb
    Synonym: gentil comme tout
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