French Conversation · Level 32
90 words
French word
âme
Pronunciation
IPA/am/
Meaning
- feminine nounsoul
Example
Il a une âme généreuse.
He has a generous soul.
More examples
Il vit corps et âme pour son travail.
He lives body and soul for his work.
Core concept
An unseen inner core that gives a person life, feeling, and character.
Common phrases
âme sœur
soulmate
corps et âme
body and soul
Similar words
cœur: The inner seat of emotion and affection felt in the chest.
esprit: The mental ability to think, reason, and understand.
conscience: The inner sense that reveals whether an action is right or wrong.
Definition in French
Partie immatérielle d'une personne considérée comme le siège de la vie, des sentiments et de la personnalité.
Word origin
French âme comes from Latin anima, meaning breath or life, through Old French forms such as anme and ame.
Usage tips
- Âme is feminine, so the forms are une âme, cette âme, and l'âme before a vowel sound.