Auras (en. Auras)
/oʁɑ/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A luminous or energetic emanation that would be visible around a living being.
Healers claim they can see people's auras.
Les guérisseurs affirment qu'ils peuvent voir les auras des personnes.
Spiritual or psychological atmosphere of an individual.
She exudes an aura of serenity.
Elle dégage une aura de sérénité.
Etymology
Comes from the ancient Greek 'aura', meaning 'breeze' or 'breath'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have an aura
To give off a strong and distinct impression.
avoir une aura
spiritual aura
Emanation related to a person's spirituality.
aura spirituelle
mysterious aura
Intriguing atmosphere surrounding a person.
aura mystérieuse
Related Words
halos
Luminous emanation like a circle around a light source.
halos
energy
Ability to perform work or to cause an effect.
énergie
Slang Meanings
To have charisma.
He really has an aura on stage.
Il a vraiment de l'aura sur scène.
To be in a good state of mind.
You're in good shape, you have a good aura today!
T'es en forme, t'as une bonne aura aujourd'hui!