Plaisance (en. Pleasure)

/plɛ.zɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

State of contentment or satisfaction.

The garden is a place of pleasure for all visitors.

Le jardin est un lieu de plaisance pour tous les visiteurs.

Pleasure taken in a pleasant environment.

We experienced moments of pleasure by the sea.

Nous avons vécu des moments de plaisance au bord de la mer.

Pleasure boats used for recreational sailing.

Pleasure seekers enjoy beautiful summer days on their boats.

Les plaisanciers profitent des belles journées d'été sur leurs bateaux.

From Latin 'placentia', meaning pleasure.

to please

To make someone happy or satisfied.

faire plaisir

summer pleasure

Relaxation and enjoyment during the summer months.

plaisance d'été

pleasure boat

Vessel used for leisure trips.

bateau de plaisance

amenity

Quality of what is pleasant.

agrément

entertainment

Activity that provides amusement or pleasure.

divertissement

rest

Moment of relaxation, of pause.

repos

Intense pleasure in a given situation.

It was a true pleasure to reunite with friends.

C'était une vraie plaisance de se retrouver entre amis.

Enjoyable experience, often associated with leisure.

The festival was a pleasure for everyone who attended.

Le festival était une plaisance pour tous ceux qui y assistaient.