Ame (en. Soul)

/ɛm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Spiritual element of the human being, considered immortal.
His soul is full of wisdom.
Son âme est pleine de sagesse.
Essence of a work, culture, or community.
This music has a deep soul.
Cette musique a une âme profonde.
Character or personality of a person.
She has a generous soul.
Elle a une âme généreuse.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'anima', which means breath or spirit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have the soul of an artist
To be creative and sensitive.
avoir une âme d'artiste
to be soulless
To be devoid of warmth or liveliness.
être sans âme
the soul at peace
To be in tranquility or serenity.
l'âme en paix

Related Words

damned souls
People who serve a superior blindly.
âmes damnées
soulmate
A person with whom one has a deep and meaningful connection.
âme sœur

Slang Meanings

To be in a state of confusion or despair.
He is in a true soul today.
Il est dans une vraie âme aujourd'hui.
To feel free and unencumbered.
After this trip, I felt light-hearted.
Après ce voyage, j'ai eu l'âme légère.