L'aimable (en. The kind one)

[lɛmabl]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Translation: Who is full of benevolence and kindness.
Translation: They are a very lovely person, always ready to help others.
C'est une personne très aimable, toujours prête à aider les autres.
Translation: Who shows courtesy and politeness.
Translation: The waiter was lovely and attentive to our needs.
Le serveur était aimable et attentif à nos besoins.
Translation: Who evokes feelings of affection or friendship.
Translation: His lovely behavior quickly won the sympathy of his colleagues.
Son comportement aimable a rapidement gagné la sympathie de ses collègues.

Etymology

Translation: From Old French 'aimable', derived from 'aimer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: a lovely friend
Translation: A friend who is very nice and always ready to help.
un ami aimable
Translation: a lovely smile
Translation: A warm and welcoming smile.
un sourire aimable
Translation: a lovely gesture
Translation: A gesture of kindness or courtesy.
un geste aimable

Related Words

Translation: love
Translation: Intense feeling of affection for someone.
l'amour
Translation: to love
Translation: To feel affection or passion for.
aimer
Translation: loving
Translation: Who loves, who shows affection.
aimant

Slang Meanings

Translation: Someone really nice.
Translation: He is super lovely, you can always count on him.
Il est super aimable, tu peux toujours compter sur lui.
Translation: A friendly and pleasant attitude.
Translation: Wait, I'll be lovely to him, we shouldn't offend him.
Attends, je vais être aimable avec lui, il ne faut pas le froisser.