Amabilité (en. Friendliness)

/a.ma.bi.li.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The character or behavior of a person who is friendly and courteous.
The amiability of this waiter made our meal even more enjoyable.
L'amabilité de ce serveur a rendu notre repas encore plus agréable.
The quality of being pleasant and enjoyable.
The amiability of the welcome at the hotel was exceptional.
L'amabilité de l'accueil à l'hôtel était exceptionnelle.
The act of being amiable towards others.
His amiability towards customers earned him many recommendations.
Son amabilité envers les clients lui a valu de nombreuses recommandations.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'amabilitas', derived from 'amabilis', which means 'lovable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Show amiability
To show kindness and attention towards others.
Faire preuve d'amabilité
Amiability above all
To emphasize the importance of being amiable.
L'amabilité avant tout
Warm amiability
A form of amiability that combines warmth and hospitality.
Amabilité chaleureuse

Related Words

lovable
Someone who is pleasant and friendly.
aimable
kind
Someone who is kind-hearted and amiable.
gentil
courteous
Someone who shows politeness and respect.
courtois

Slang Meanings

Being cool with someone
He’s really friendly, always ready to help, he’s an amiable guy.
Il est vraiment amical, toujours prêt à aider, c'est un gars amabile.
Acting tough but with heart
Don’t be fooled, behind his attitude lies great amiability.
Ne te laisse pas tromper, derrière son attitude se cache une grande amabilité.