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La délicatesse
This refers to something fragile, soft, or subtle. In a philosophical sense, it is the quality of being easily damaged but profoundly beautiful and carefully handled.
Examples in context
La délicatesse des nuances printanières m'émeut toujours profondément.
The delicacy of spring nuances always moves me deeply.
Cette œuvre exige une délicatesse d'interprétation particulière.
This work requires a particular delicacy of interpretation.
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