D'âme (en. Lady)
/dam/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
The soul is considered the principle of life and personality.
She has a noble and generous soul.
Elle a une âme noble et généreuse.
In philosophy, the soul is often associated with consciousness and morality.
His search for truth reflects a deeply philosophical soul.
Sa recherche de vérité témoigne d'une âme profondément philosophique.
In spirituality, the soul is what survives after death.
They believe that the soul is reincarnated in another body.
Ils croient que l'âme se réincarne dans un autre corps.
Etymology
The word comes from the Latin 'anima', meaning breath or spirit.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Soul mate
A person with whom one has a deep spiritual connection.
l'âme sœur
To have an artist's soul
To possess creative or sensitive qualities like an artist.
avoir une âme d'artiste
To lose one's soul
To become insensitive or immoral.
perdre son âme
Related Words
Spirit
The immaterial or intellectual part of a person.
esprit
Consciousness
The state of self-perception and perception of others.
conscience
Feelings
The emotions or sensations that one experiences.
sentiments
Slang Meanings
To have heart
He really has soul; he always helps those in need.
Il a vraiment de l'âme, il aide toujours ceux dans le besoin.
To be a good guy
He's a guy with soul; he takes care of his friends.
C'est un gars avec de l'âme, il prend soin de ses amis.