Plénitude (en. Fullness)
/plenityd/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
State of that which is full, complete.
The fullness of his knowledge impresses everyone.
La plénitude de ses connaissances impressionne tout le monde.
Moment of happiness or maximum satisfaction.
He felt in fullness during his vacation.
Il se sentait en plénitude lors de ses vacances.
Abundance, wealth.
This garden offers a fullness of flowers in summer.
Ce jardin offre une plénitude de fleurs en été.
Etymology
The word comes from the Latin 'plenitudo', derived from 'plenus' which means full.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in fullness
In a state of completeness or total satisfaction.
en plénitude
fullness of mind
State of serenity and inner peace.
plénitude d'esprit
to live in fullness
To live life to the fullest, without restraint.
vivre en plénitude
Related Words
plenary
That which is full, complete.
plénier
pleroma
Theological term meaning divine fullness.
pleroma
cosmic fullness
State of balance in the universe.
plénitude cosmique
Slang Meanings
To be at the peak of one’s form.
Today, I feel in fullness!
Aujourd'hui, je suis en plénitude !
To have everything needed to be happy.
This weekend gave me a sense of fullness.
Ce week-end m'a donné une sensation de plénitude.