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    Pleine (en. Full)

    /plɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Characterizes something that is filled to the maximum.
    The moon was full tonight.
    La lune était pleine ce soir.
    Physically indicates a state of completeness.
    The platter was full of fruits.
    Le plateau était pleine de fruits.
    Indicates considerable intensity or strength.
    His confidence was full of assurance.
    Sa confiance était pleine d'assurance.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'plena', the feminine of 'plenus', meaning 'full'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    full moon
    Phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated.
    pleine lune
    in great shape
    Refers to someone who is in good health and full of energy.
    pleine forme
    full consciousness
    State of consciousness in which someone is fully present in mind.
    pleine conscience

    Related Words

    full
    That contains something to the maximum.
    plein
    to fill
    To put something in a container until it is complete.
    remplir
    saturated
    State of a liquid that can no longer dissolve solute.
    saturé

    Slang Meanings

    In colloquial language, used to describe someone who is a bit 'out of it'.
    This guy is full, he doesn't know what he's talking about.
    Ce gars est pleine, il ne sait pas de quoi il parle.
    Used to talk about something excessive or overwhelming.
    There were a lot of people at the party, it was too much.
    Il y avait une pleine de gens à la fête, c'était trop.