Plairait (en. Would please)

/plɛʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Indicate that something would make someone happy.
I think this movie would please the whole family.
Je pense que ce film plairait à toute la famille.
To be pleasant or in accordance with someone's desires.
It is likely that this place would appeal to nature lovers.
Il est probable que cet endroit plairait aux amateurs de nature.
To be in line with someone's tastes or preferences.
This book would surely please young readers.
Ce livre plairait sûrement aux jeunes lecteurs.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb 'placere', meaning 'to please'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to please someone
To make someone happy.
plaire à quelqu'un
I would like that
I would like this.
Cela me plairait
Everyone would please
This would suit everyone.
Tout le monde plairait

Related Words

please
To make happy or be agreeable.
plaire
pleasure
A pleasant feeling caused by something.
plaisir
pleasant
Something that brings pleasure.
plaisant

Slang Meanings

To be cool
This outing was really pleasing!
Cette sortie était vraiment plairait !
To be appreciated
This new music group is really cool.
Ce nouveau groupe musical plait à fond.