Pleins (en. Full)

/plɛɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That is filled with something.
The basket is full of apples.
Le panier est plein de pommes.
That occupies all available space.
The room is full of people.
La salle est pleine de gens.
Complete, not empty.
He has a full schedule this week.
Il a un emploi du temps plein cette semaine.

Etymology

From Latin 'plenus', meaning 'full' or 'filled'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the full of something
To have a lot of something.
le plein de quelque chose
full as an egg
To be very full, almost at maximum.
plein comme un œuf
to fill up
To fill completely.
faire le plein

Related Words

fully
In a complete manner.
pleinement
fullness
State of being full or complete.
plénitude
unpleasant
Lacking pleasure or satisfaction.
déplaisant

Slang Meanings

To be completely overwhelmed by too much of something.
After the party, I was full of beer.
Après la fête, j'étais plein de bière.
To be very satisfied or happy.
This meal was so good, I’m full!
Ce repas était tellement bon, je suis plein!