L'as (en. Las)

/lɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
In a card game, the Ace is the card that usually has the highest value.
He played an ace to win the hand.
Il a joué un as pour gagner la main.
A person who excels in a particular field.
She is the ace of tennis in her club.
Elle est l'as du tennis dans son club.

Etymology

The word 'ace' comes from the Latin 'as', a unit of weight measurement, which evolved as a term in the context of card games.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be an ace
To be very skilled in a particular field.
être un as
to have an ace up one's sleeve
To have a hidden asset or secret advantage.
avoir un as dans sa manche

Related Words

card
An element of the card game.
carte
game
An entertainment or competition activity, often based on rules.
jeu

Slang Meanings

An expert or someone who excels.
This athlete is a real ace in his sport.
Cet athlète est un vrai l'as dans son sport.
Someone who is lucky.
He always seems to be an ace in his business.
Il semble toujours être un l'as dans ses affaires.