Pures (en. Pure)
/pyʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Not mixed with other elements.
Spring water is often considered pure.
L'eau du printemps est souvent considérée comme pure.
Spotless, blameless.
She has a pure reputation in the community.
Elle a une réputation pure dans la communauté.
Free from any impurity or contamination.
This product is made with pure ingredients.
Ce produit est fait avec des ingrédients purs.
Etymology
From Latin 'purus', meaning 'unmixed, clean'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pure loss
A total loss with no benefit.
pure perte
pure innocence
Innocence without any blemish.
l'innocence pure
purity of intention
Integrity in intentions.
pureté d'intention
Related Words
purity
The state of what is pure.
pureté
purification
The process of making something pure.
purification
purely
In a pure or unmixed manner.
purement
Slang Meanings
Used to describe something true or authentic.
It's pure genius what he has done.
C'est du pur génie, ce qu'il a fait.
To express great intensity.
It was a pure folly on his part.
C'était une pure folie de sa part.