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Italian word

gentile

kind, polite, nice, courteous

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gentle

having a mild, kind, or tender temperament

⚠️ The trap

Gentile means polite and kind in a social sense. English 'gentle' focuses more on softness and tenderness. 'A gentle touch' = 'un tocco delicato' — not 'un tocco gentile'.

To say "having a mild, kind, or tender temperament" in Italian:

gentile is close to gentle but emphasises courtesy

"gentile" in English means:

kind, polite, nice, courteous

Example

"Sei molto gentile ad aiutarmi."

"You are very kind to help me."

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