English–French

“soul” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/am/

Example

Il a une âme généreuse.

He has a generous soul.

Illustration for âme (soul)

How to say “soul” in French

“Soul” in French is âme.

An unseen inner core that gives a person life, feeling, and character.

Full entry for âme: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with âme

Il vit corps et âme pour son travail.

He lives body and soul for his work.

Tips for using âme

  • Âme is feminine, so the forms are une âme, cette âme, and l'âme before a vowel sound.

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