L'âme (en. Blade)

/ɛm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The immaterial principle that animates the human being.
She has always believed that the soul survives after death.
Elle a toujours cru que l'âme survit après la mort.
Essential and inner part of a person, often linked to their emotions and thoughts.
Her voice touched the soul of all those who listened to her.
Sa voix touchait l'âme de tous ceux qui l'écoutaient.
Character or personality of a person.
She is a person full of soul and passion.
C'est une personne pleine d'âme et de passion.

Etymology

From the Latin 'anima', meaning 'breath' or 'spirit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have soul
To have personality or depth.
avoir de l'âme
the damned soul
A person in a desperate situation.
l'âme damnée
the soul place
A spiritual or mysterious place.
l'âme place

Related Words

animal
Living being, often considered to have a soul according to certain beliefs.
animal
animosity
Feeling of hostility, linked to a troubled soul.
animosité
anima
Psychological concept related to the feminine soul in the male unconscious.
anima

Slang Meanings

To have heart
That guy really has soul, he is always ready to help others.
Ce type a vraiment de l'âme, il est toujours prêt à aider les autres.
To be of good soul
She is a good soul, she takes care of animals.
C'est une bonne âme, elle prend soin des animaux.