L'aplomb (en. The aplomb)

/la.plɔ̃b/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition_text: Verticality, straightness of an object or a person.

Example_sentence: The carpenter checked the aplomb of the door with a spirit level.

Le menuisier a vérifié l'aplomb de la porte avec un niveau à bulle.

Definition_text: Self-confidence, assurance in one's behavior or words.

Example_sentence: She expressed herself with aplomb during the meeting.

Elle s'est exprimée avec aplomb lors de la réunion.

Definition_text: Character of something that is perfectly vertical.

Example_sentence: The aplomb of this column is impeccable.

L'aplomb de cette colonne est impeccable.

Etymology_origin: From the Latin 'plumbum' which means lead.

Phrase: to speak with aplomb

Meaning: To express oneself with assurance and confidence.

parler avec aplomb

Phrase: to be in good aplomb

Meaning: To be in a good position or in a state of balance.

être en bon aplomb

Related_word: vertical aplomb

Description: Perfect alignment of an object in the direction perpendicular to the horizon.

aplomb vertical

Related_word: spirit level

Description: Measuring instrument used to determine aplomb.

niveau à bulle

Related_word: lead

Description: Heavy metal used to ensure verticality in constructions.

plomb

Meaning: To feel self-assured.

Example: He arrived at the party with unbelievable aplomb.

Il a débarqué à la fête avec un aplomb pas possible.