Laumes (en. Lames)

/lomy/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Mythological figures representing gentleness and kindness.
In ancient tales, the laumes help villagers in difficult times.
Dans les contes anciens, les laumes aident les villageois dans les moments difficiles.
Legendary entities often associated with nature.
The laumes generally live in enchanted forests.
Les laumes vivent généralement dans des forêts enchantées.
Symbols of protection for crops.
Farmers believed that the laumes watched over their fields.
Les agriculteurs croyaient que les laumes veillaient sur leurs champs.

Etymology

From the Latin 'lauma', meaning protective spirit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

laumes of the forest
Refers to the protective spirits of the forests.
laumes de la forêt
call the laumes
Seeking the help of spirits in difficult times.
appeler les laumes

Related Words

legend
Traditional narrative featuring fantastical elements.
légende
mythology
Collection of myths from a culture.
mythologie
spirit
Incorporeal entity often associated with the supernatural.
esprit

Slang Meanings

A person with a gentle and pleasant character.
She is so laumes in the way she treats others.
Elle est tellement laumes dans sa façon de traiter les autres.
Refers to a calm and serene situation.
This day is really laumes, without stress or rush.
Cette journée est vraiment laumes, sans stress ni précipitation.