Aise (en. Easy)

[ɛz]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of calm and well-being.
He feels great ease after finishing his work.
Il ressent une grande aise après avoir terminé son travail.
Sense of tranquility.
She speaks with an unsettling ease.
Elle parle avec une aise déconcertante.

Etymology

From Old French 'aise', derived from Latin 'adjacens', meaning proximity or comfort.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be at ease
To be in a state of comfort or well-being.
être à l'aise
to act with ease
To act in a natural and effortless manner.
agir avec aisance

Related Words

ease
Facility in movement, speech, or expression.
aisance
pleasure
Pleasant feeling such as satisfaction or joy.
plaisir

Slang Meanings

To feel good in one's skin.
Since he changed jobs, he is at ease.
Depuis qu'il a changé de boulot, il est à l'aise.
To be relaxed and worry-free.
This weekend, I’m just going to stay home and be at ease.
Ce weekend, je vais juste rester chez moi et être à l'aise.