Where does “plaisir” come from?
plaisir (Old French) comes from Latin placeō — to be pleasing or agreeable to; to please, to be nice; to be welcome or acceptable; to satisfy, suit in a mental rather than a sensual way.
plaisir (Old French): pleasure; to please
Definitions
- pleasure; to please
Ancestry of “plaisir”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | placeō | to be pleasing or agreeable to; to please, to be nice; to be welcome or acceptable; to satisfy, suit in a mental rather than a sensual way |