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réconfortant

comforting

adjective reh-kohn-for-TAHN Rare

Also means

reassuring

Usage Note

Réconfortant describes something that brings emotional or physical comfort, such as a warm drink or kind words. The feminine form is réconfortante. The related verb réconforter means 'to comfort', and the noun le réconfort means 'comfort' or 'solace' — as in apporter du réconfort ('to bring comfort').

Examples

"Une tasse de thé chaud est très réconfortante."

Natural Translation

A cup of hot tea is very comforting.

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