D'aise (en. At ease)

/dɛz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A sensation of comfort and well-being.
She was in a state of ease after a good meal.
Elle était dans un état d'aise après un bon repas.
A feeling of fullness and satisfaction.
His presence brought her true ease.
Sa présence lui apportait un véritable d'aise.
Great inner satisfaction.
He felt immense ease while contemplating the landscape.
Il éprouvait un d'aise immense en contemplant le paysage.

Etymology

The origin of the word 'aise' comes from the Latin 'ad aisam', meaning comfort.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be at ease
To feel good, comfortable.
être à son aise
to make comfortable
To make someone comfortable or relaxed.
mettre à l'aise
to live in comfort
To live in conditions of comfort and well-being.
vivre d'aise

Related Words

ease
A state of well-being and satisfaction.
aise
happiness
A state of happiness or well-being.
bonheur
pleasure
Pleasant emotion or satisfaction.
plaisir
comfort
A state of material or physical well-being.
confort

Slang Meanings

To feel at ease
Since she moved, she feels at ease in her new house.
Depuis qu'elle a déménagé, elle se sent à l'aise dans sa nouvelle maison.
To be zen
After a good yoga session, he was completely zen.
Après une bonne séance de yoga, il était complètement zen.