l'
/ɛz/
Translation
ease
Word origin
From Old French aise ('comfort, convenience'), of debated origin but most often traced to Latin adiacens ('lying nearby'). The same root gives English 'ease'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- adiacens
- English cognates
- ease
Grammar
Examples
- , .
Make yourself at ease, dinner will be ready soon.
l' .
He feels ill at ease in front of strangers.
.
She speaks English with ease.
, .
Make yourself comfortable, stay as long as you like.
l' .
I am more at ease when I work alone.
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