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Meaning of douceur

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

douceur

noun

Definitions

  1. Sweetness of manner: agreeableness, gentleness.

  2. Sweet speech: a compliment.

  3. A sweetener: a gift offered to sweeten another's attitude, a tip or bribe.

  4. A tax break provided as an inducement to sell valuable items (especially art) to public collections rather than on the open market.