atténuer Definition of the French term atténuer in music: to alleviate, to ease, to soothe to tone down, to soften Language French Related terms French musical terms related to atténuer: attendri – softenedatténué – alleviated, eased, soothed...bas – low...doucement – gently, softly, sweetlydoux – soft, sweet, gentlemi-voix – half-voice, softlymoëlleux – soft, mellowmolle – soft...suave – soft, gentle, sweet