tendre
tend
The French word 'tendre' is the infinitive form of the verb 'to tend' in English. It is used to express the idea of moving or leaning in a certain direction or inclining towards a particular state or condition. For example, 'Il tend à être plus heureux' means 'He tends to be happier'. The word can also be used in a more literal sense, as in 'tendre la main' which means 'to stretch out one's hand'.
Example sentences using: tendre
Il est très tendre avec son enfant.
He is very tender with his child.
This sentence uses 'tendre' as an adjective to describe a person's behaviour towards others, denoting gentleness or kindness.
Cette viande est vraiment tendre.
This meat is really tender.
In this context, 'tendre' is used as an adjective to describe the texture of the meat as soft, easy to cut or chew.
Je tends la main pour tendre la balle.
I reach out my hand to toss the ball.
This sentence uses 'tendre' as a verb implying 'to stretch out' or 'to reach out'. The phrase 'tendre la balle' means 'to toss the ball' or literally 'to stretch the ball'.