Âme (en. Soul)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The incorporeal and spiritual part of a living being.
Her soul was full of peace.
Son âme était pleine de paix.
What gives life, character, or personality to something.
This music has a soul that touches hearts.
Cette musique a une âme qui touche les cœurs.
The essence or heart of a place or culture.
The city has a unique soul, full of history.
La ville a une âme unique, pleine d'histoire.

Etymology

From Latin 'anima', meaning spirit or breath.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a good soul
to be kind or charitable.
avoir une bonne âme
to lose one's soul
to become immoral or corrupted.
perdre son âme
soulmate
a person with whom one has a deep connection.
âme sœur

Related Words

soul
spiritual or immaterial essence
âme
anxiety
state of anguish of the soul
anxiété
suffering
emotion felt by the soul
souffrance
inner peace
serene state of mind
paix intérieure

Slang Meanings

To be lost in one's thoughts.
He is feeling low today.
Il a l'âme en berne aujourd'hui.
To have personality or charisma.
This singer really has a soul on stage.
Cette chanteuse a vraiment une âme sur scène.