Âmes (en. Souls)
/ɛm/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Immaterial essence of the human being.
The souls of the deceased are often mentioned in rituals.
Les âmes des défunts sont souvent évoquées dans les rituels.
Personality or character of a person.
She has a generous and loving soul.
Elle a une âme généreuse et aimante.
Spiritual side of existence.
Meditation allows one to nourish the soul.
La méditation permet de nourrir son âme.
Etymology
The word 'soul' comes from the Latin 'anima', which means breath or spirit.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have an artistic soul
To be particularly creative or sensitive.
avoir une âme d'artiste
to love with all one's heart
To love unconditionally.
aimer de tout son âme
to lose one's soul
To feel desperate or stripped of one's spiritual essence.
perdre son âme
Related Words
soulmate
A person with whom one shares a deep connection.
âme sœur
charitable soul
A kind and altruistic person.
âme charitable
damned soul
A person considered lost or unhappy.
âme damnée
Slang Meanings
To have aspirations or dreams.
He has rockstar souls.
Il a des âmes de rockstar.
To be in tune with oneself.
She is finally at peace with her soul.
Elle est enfin en accord avec son âme.