Plût (en. Plût)

/plyt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To be agreeable, to suit, or to attract through its qualities.
I really liked this movie.
Ce film m'a vraiment plu.
To awaken interest or enthusiasm.
He liked this idea from the start.
Cette idée lui a plu dès le début.
To make someone happy or satisfied.
The music was very pleasing to the guests.
La musique a beaucoup plu aux invités.

Etymology

From the verb plaire, from the Latin 'placere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

He (or she) pleased me.
This means that I liked or was attracted to him/her.
Il (ou elle) m'a plu.
I like it.
This means that I appreciate or like something.
Ça me plaît.
I ask you to please me.
Expression of a request for pleasure or favor.
Je te prie de me plaire.

Related Words

please
The verb that means to give pleasure or be pleasant.
plaire
pleasure
A feeling of satisfaction or happiness.
plaisir
to joke
To make jokes, to entertain someone.
plaisanter

Slang Meanings

To really like something or someone.
This cake? I liked it a lot!
Ce gâteau ? Il m'a trop plu !
To be charmed.
As soon as he started singing, I liked him.
Dès qu'il a commencé à chanter, il m'a plu.