Plein (en. Full)

/plɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which occupies all available space.
The glass is full of water.
Le verre est plein d'eau.
Which is in a state of saturation.
The tank is full.
Le réservoir est plein.
In terms of quantity, which is at its maximum.
The room was full of people.
La salle était pleine de monde.

Etymology

From the Latin 'plenus', meaning 'filled'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

full of life
Energetic and dynamic.
plein de vie
full of hope
To have a lot of hope.
plein d'espoir
as full as an egg
To be very full.
plein comme un oeuf

Related Words

to fill
To put into a container until it is full.
remplir
outdoors
Outside, away from buildings.
plein air

Slang Meanings

To have a lot of things.
He has a lot of money.
Il a plein de fric.
To be very tired.
I am full today.
Je suis plein aujourd'hui.