L'aise (en. Comfortable)

/lez/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of being at ease, without constraint.
He felt at ease during the meeting.
Il se sentait à l'aise lors de la réunion.
Feeling of comfort and tranquility.
This chair is very comfortable, I feel at ease.
Cette chaise est très confortable, je me sens à l'aise.
Ease in one's movements or way of expressing oneself.
She has great ease on stage.
Elle a une grande aisance sur scène.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'adhaesus', meaning 'attached, bound'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be at ease
To be in a state of comfort or security.
être à l'aise
to make oneself comfortable
To settle in comfortably, to relax.
se mettre à l'aise
to have ease
To possess comfort, ease.
avoir l'aise

Related Words

ease
Ease in acting or expressing oneself.
aisance
uncomfortable
Feeling of discomfort or anxiety.
mal à l'aise
relaxation
State of relaxation.
décontraction

Slang Meanings

To be relaxed
When I’m at the beach, I’m relaxed.
Quand je suis à la plage, je suis relax.
To be chill
With my friends, I’m always chill.
Avec mes amis, je suis toujours chill.