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    Plaisant (en. Pleasant)

    /plɛ.zɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is pleasant and agreeable.
    He is a pleasant friend who always knows how to lighten the mood.
    C'est un ami plaisant qui sait toujours comment détendre l'ambiance.
    That which brings pleasure.
    This movie is very pleasant to watch.
    Ce film est très plaisant à regarder.
    Awakening joy or contentment.
    His company is always pleasant.
    Sa compagnie est toujours plaisante.
    That which provokes laughter or good humor.
    He has a pleasant sense of humor.
    Il a un sens de l'humour plaisant.
    Sociable and affable.
    The new employee is very pleasant; we get along well.
    Le nouvel employé est très plaisant, on s'entend bien.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'placens', which means pleasant.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a pleasant moment
    a nice or joyful moment
    un moment plaisant
    to make someone happy
    to make someone happy
    faire plaisir
    to have a pleasant smile
    to have a welcoming and joyful smile
    avoir un sourire plaisant

    Related Words

    pleasure
    State of satisfaction, joy.
    plaisir
    joke
    A joke or light and funny remark.
    plaisanterie
    pleasantable
    Who is pleasant in manner.
    plaisantable

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who is always in a good mood.
    He is super pleasant, always with a smile on his face.
    Il est hyper plaisant, toujours le sourire aux lèvres.
    A fun or pleasant situation.
    This evening was really pleasant!
    Cette soirée était vraiment plaisante !