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    D'aplomb (en. Straight up)

    /daplɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who maintains their balance, who acts with assurance.
    She presented her project confidently, convincing all the jury members.
    Elle a présenté son projet d'aplomb, convainquant tous les membres du jury.
    Indicates an action done with confidence and mastery.
    He managed to climb that sheer wall, demonstrating his great experience.
    Il a réussi à grimper cette paroi d'aplomb, montrant sa grande expérience.
    Characterizes an attitude of self-confidence.
    Arriving at that meeting with confidence impressed everyone.
    Arriver à cette réunion avec d'aplomb a impressionné tout le monde.

    Etymology

    Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Italian 'a plombo', which means 'to plumb'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be confident
    To be in good shape, stable.
    être d'aplomb
    to do something confidently
    To act with confidence and mastery.
    faire quelque chose d'aplomb

    Related Words

    aplomb
    Vertical position or state of balance.
    aplomb
    plomb
    Material used for balancing or stabilizing.
    plomb

    Slang Meanings

    To have style.
    He enters the room confidently, everyone looks at him.
    Il entre dans la salle avec d'aplomb, tout le monde le regarde.
    To be self-assured.
    She speaks confidently, she knows what she is talking about.
    Elle parle d'aplomb, elle sait de quoi elle parle.