aimable
kind, pleasant, amiable
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ɛ.mabl/
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Cultural Note
In France, politeness is paramount, and calling someone 'aimable' is a compliment on their social grace. The ironic use 'Vous n'êtes pas aimable !' is a politely devastating way to tell someone they are being rude.
📝 Example Sentences
Le serveur était très aimable.
The waiter was very pleasant.
C'est aimable à vous.
That's kind of you.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | aimable |
| masculine | aimable |
| feminine_plural | aimables |
| masculine_plural | aimables |