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    Essence (en. Essence)

    /ɛsɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Essential or characteristic nature of something.
    The essence of art is creativity.
    L'essence de l'art est la créativité.
    Substance that constitutes the basis of something.
    The essence of the flower is extracted to make oil.
    L'essence de la fleur est extraite pour faire de l'huile.
    Fundamental character, what defines something.
    The essence of his message was love and peace.
    L'essence de son message était l'amour et la paix.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'essentia', meaning 'being'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the very essence
    The very core of a question or a thing.
    l'essence même
    to the essence
    Regarding the nature or heart of a subject.
    à l'essence
    essence of existence
    What defines life and its meaning.
    essence de l'existence

    Related Words

    existence
    The state of being alive or reality.
    existence
    nature
    The intrinsic character of something.
    nature
    substance
    What something is made of.
    substance

    Slang Meanings

    To the essence (automotive slang)
    We are going to fill up at the gas station, we need gas.
    On va faire le plein à la station-service, il nous faut de l'essence.
    Old-fashioned essence (art)
    This artist uses old-fashioned essence techniques for his paintings.
    Cet artiste utilise des techniques d'essence à l'ancienne pour ses peintures.