L'aisance (en. Ease)
/lɛ.zɑ̃s/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
State of comfort or ease in one's actions.
He reveals his ease in speaking before the public.
Il dévoile son aisance à l'oral devant le public.
Relaxed way of acting or interacting.
Her ease in social relations is remarkable.
Sa aisance dans les relations sociales est remarquable.
Quality of someone living in material comfort.
She grew up in a family of comfort.
Elle a grandi dans une famille d'aisance.
Etymology
From old French 'aisance' meaning 'ease, comfort'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have ease
Being at ease in a situation.
avoir de l'aisance
to speak with ease
To express oneself without effort or discomfort.
parler avec aisance
to work with ease
To perform a task smoothly.
travailler avec aisance
Related Words
comfortable
Who is in a state of material comfort.
aisé
ease
Character of what is easy or simple.
facilité
comfort
State of a person who lacks nothing.
confort
Slang Meanings
To be cool and relaxed in one's interactions.
He has too much ease; he makes friends easily.
Il a trop de l'aisance, il se fait des amis facilement.
To have a hassle-free lifestyle.
Their life is full of ease; they travel often.
Leur vie est pleine d'aisance, ils voyagent souvent.