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to soften up
[phrase form: soften]
01
amadouer
to be kind to someone with the intention of increasing the chances of them agreeing to one's request
Exemples
Before asking for a favor, he tried to soften up his friend by expressing gratitude for their ongoing support.
Avant de demander une faveur, il a essayé d'amadouer son ami en exprimant sa gratitude pour leur soutien continu.
02
amollir, affaiblir stratégiquement
to strategically weaken an enemy, making them more vulnerable to subsequent attacks or negotiations
Exemples
The military conducted a series of airstrikes to soften up the enemy's defenses before the ground assault.
L'armée a mené une série de frappes aériennes pour affaiblir les défenses ennemies avant l'assaut terrestre.
03
adoucir, ramollir
to make something less hard or rough
Exemples
Regular application of lotion helps soften up dry and rough skin, leaving it smoother.
L'application régulière de lotion aide à adoucir la peau sèche et rugueuse, la laissant plus lisse.
