French Conversation · Level 92
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French word
ample
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃pl/
Meaning
- adjectiveloose-fitting
Example
Elle porte une robe ample.
She is wearing a loose-fitting dress.
More examples
La pièce est ample et lumineuse.
The room is spacious and bright.
Core concept
A garment or space with extra room around what it holds, leaving movement unconfined.
Common phrases
robe ample
loose-fitting dress
jupe ample
loose-fitting skirt
Similar words
spacieux: Having plenty of open space, especially in a room.
large: Broad or large in width or overall dimensions.
lâche: Loose-fitting and not tight against the body.
Definition in French
Qui est large ou spacieux, qui laisse de la marge pour le mouvement ou l'utilisation; utilisé aussi au sens figuré pour indiquer une quantité suffisante.
Word origin
French ample comes from Latin amplus through Old French, retaining the sense of broadness while extending to generous quantity and room.
Usage tips
- In French, ample has the same singular form for masculine and feminine nouns, as in un vêtement ample and une robe ample.