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    As (en. As)

    /az/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In the same degree or manner as.
    He is as smart as his brother.
    Il est aussi intelligent que son frère.
    To indicate a role or function.
    She works as a teacher.
    Elle travaille comme professeur.
    To express a cause or reason.
    He fell, as he wasn't paying attention.
    Il est tombé, as il ne faisait pas attention.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'as', meaning 'equal', 'weights of soles'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    like an ace
    to refer to someone who excels in a field.
    comme un as
    ace of spades
    playing card with a high value.
    as de pique
    go all in, ace of the game
    to risk everything to win the maximum.
    jouer le tout pour le tout, as du jeu

    Related Words

    like
    used for comparison.
    comme
    such
    to indicate precision in description.
    tel

    Slang Meanings

    An excellent player.
    This guy is an ace at poker!
    Ce gars est un as au poker!
    Someone very skilled in a field.
    She is an ace in her job.
    Elle est une as dans son travail.