Where does “plaisant” come from?
plaisant (Old French) comes from Old French plaire, from Latin placēre.
plaisant (Old French): present participle of plaire; pleasant; nice;...
Definitions
- present participle of plaire; pleasant; nice;...
Ancestry of “plaisant”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old French | plaire | alternative infinitive of plaisir; to please |
| 2 | Latin | placēre | — |
Words derived from “plaisant”