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amène

pleasant, affable

adjective ah-MEN Rare

Origin: Latin amoenus (pleasant)

Usage Note

Amène is a formal or literary adjective describing a person of gentle, agreeable manner — close to English 'genial' or 'amiable'. It does not change form between masculine and feminine (il est amène / elle est amène). Less common than aimable or agréable, it lends a slightly elevated register.

Examples

"L'hôte accueillit ses invités d'une façon fort amène."

Natural Translation

The host welcomed his guests in a very pleasant manner.

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