Lisse (en. Smooth)
/lis/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Having a flat and even surface.
The floor of the room is smooth and well-maintained.
Le sol de la salle est lisse et bien entretenu.
Clear, without flaws.
She has smooth and radiant skin.
Elle a une peau lisse et éclatante.
Soft to the touch, pleasant.
This fabric is very smooth, perfect for a dress.
Ce tissu est très lisse, parfait pour une robe.
Etymology
From Old French 'lisse', related to Old Provençal 'lissa', meaning 'smooth, even'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a smooth voice
To have a soft and pleasant voice.
avoir une voix lisse
smooth pavement
A pavement with a uniform surface.
pavé lisse
smooth text
Text without errors, fluid and successful.
texte lisse
Related Words
to smooth
To make something smooth.
lisser
smoothness
Characteristic of being smooth.
lissité
smoothing
The action of making something smooth.
lissage
Slang Meanings
Something easy or without problems.
This project was smooth, everything went well.
Ce projet a été lisse, tout s'est bien passé.
A lifestyle without complications.
He leads a smooth life, without stress or worries.
Il mène une vie lisse, sans stress ni soucis.