L'ame (en. Blade)

[lɛm]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Spiritual essence of the human being.
He has a beautiful soul.
Il a une belle âme.
Sensitive to emotions and feelings.
She is full of soul and passion.
Elle est pleine d'âme et de passion.
Character or personality of a person.
She is a generous soul.
C'est une âme généreuse.

Etymology

From Latin 'anima', meaning breath, life.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have the soul of an artist
To be endowed with artistic sensitivity.
avoir l'âme d'un artiste
the soulmate
A person with whom one shares a deep connection.
l'âme sœur
to give soul
To bring life or passion to something.
donner de l'âme

Related Words

anima
The vital principle or spirit in philosophy.
anima
spiritual
Relating to the spirit or spirituality.
spirituel
enthusiasm
Inner momentum, energy animated by passion or interest.
enthousiasme

Slang Meanings

To have charm or personal appeal.
This person really has soul.
Cette personne a vraiment de l'âme.
To be passionate or committed to an activity.
He plays music with impressive soul.
Il joue de la musique avec une âme impressionnante.