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spirit in French

spirit in French is esprit, moral, élan — spirit means the non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.

spirit in French

esprit
noun
esprit
noun
Enthusiasm.
moral
noun
Enthusiasm.
esprit
noun
The manner or style of something.
élan
noun
The manner or style of something.
spiritueux
noun
(usually, in the plural) A volatile liquid, such as alcohol. The plural form spirits is a generic term for distilled alcoholic beverages.

What does "spirit" mean?

  1. noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
    "He believed the spirit lives on after the body has died."
  2. noun A supernatural being, such as a ghost.
    "In the story, a friendly spirit guards the village well."
  3. noun Enthusiasm, energy, or courage.
    "The choir sang with great spirit, and the audience loved it."
  4. noun A strong distilled alcoholic drink; in the plural, distilled liquor generally.
    "Rum is a spirit made from sugar cane."
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spirit in a sentence

  • He believed the spirit lives on after the body has died.
  • They say a kind spirit is more valuable than a famous name.
  • In the story, a friendly spirit guards the village well.
  • The children swore they saw a pale spirit floating along the corridor.

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What is "spirit" in French?
"spirit" in French is esprit, moral, élan. spirit means: The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
How do you use "spirit" in a sentence?
Example: "He believed the spirit lives on after the body has died." In French, "spirit" is esprit, moral, élan.
Are there other ways to say "spirit" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "spirit": esprit, moral, élan, spiritueux.
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