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    Plaire (en. To please)

    /plɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To elicit a feeling of approval or satisfaction in someone.
    This song pleases many young people.
    Cette chanson plaît à beaucoup de jeunes.
    To be in accord with someone's tastes or desires.
    He tries to please his partner with gifts.
    Il essaie de plaire à sa compagne avec des cadeaux.
    To make happy or rejoice.
    The show pleased the entire audience.
    Le spectacle a plu à l'ensemble du public.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'placere', meaning 'to be pleasant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to please someone
    To make someone happy.
    plaire à quelqu'un
    to take pleasure
    To feel pleasure.
    prendre plaisir
    to please the public
    To be well accepted by an audience.
    plaire au public

    Related Words

    pleasure
    Pleasant sensation or satisfaction.
    plaisir
    pleasant
    Someone who amuses or entertains.
    plaisante
    joke
    Humorous remark.
    plaisanterie

    Slang Meanings

    To please in an exaggerated way.
    He tries too hard to please others; it's almost embarrassing.
    Il essaie trop de plaire aux autres, c'est presque gênant.
    To seek to seduce or impress.
    She flirts just to please.
    Elle flirte juste pour plaire.