Agréable (en. Pleasant)
[aɡʁeabl]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Characterized by a feeling of satisfaction or happiness.
The environment was pleasant and relaxing.
L'environnement était agréable et relaxant.
Pleasing to the taste, touch, etc.
This dessert has a pleasant flavor.
Ce dessert a une saveur agréable.
Which fosters good social relationships.
She is a very pleasant person to be around.
C'est une personne très agréable à côtoyer.
Etymology
From the Latin 'gratus', meaning 'pleasing, agreeable'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a pleasant moment
A moment of pleasure and relaxation.
un moment agréable
a pleasant time
A time that is pleasant and comfortable.
un temps agréable
pleasant exchange
A pleasant conversation or dialogue.
échange agréable
Related Words
pleasantly
In a pleasant manner.
agréablement
pleasantness
The quality of what is pleasant.
agrément
to embellish
To make something more pleasant.
agrémenter
Slang Meanings
Cool
This concert was really pleasant.
Ce concert était vraiment agréable.
Chill
We had a pleasant day at the beach.
On a passé une journée agréable à la plage.