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avoir l'âme pure

/a.vwaʁ l‿ɑm pyʁ/
phrase★Intermediate— to have a pure soul
literaryformal

To possess a soul that is innocent, virtuous, and free from corruption or evil.

Son regard trahissait une âme pure.

His gaze betrayed a pure soul.

Les enfants ont souvent l'âme pure.

Children often have pure souls.

💡

This expression is often used in literary or philosophical contexts to describe moral purity or innocence.

Collocations

avoir l'âme pure comme un enfantto have a soul as pure as a child

Synonyms

avoir une âme innocenteêtre d'une pureté moraleavoir une âme candide

Antonyms

avoir l'âme noireêtre corrompuavoir une âme impure

Related Phrases

avoir le cœur purphrase
to have a pure heart
une âme purephrase
a pure soul

💡Pro Tip

Literary Usage

This phrase is more common in literature, poetry, or philosophical discussions rather than everyday conversation.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

Use this phrase to describe moral or spiritual purity, not physical cleanliness.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'avoir' (to have) with 'l'âme pure' (the pure soul), emphasizing moral or spiritual purity. The concept of a pure soul is rooted in religious and philosophical traditions.

📝Usage Notes

This expression is often used to describe someone who is morally upright, innocent, or free from malice. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is untainted or pristine.

Word Breakdown

avoir
to have
verb
+
l'âme
the soul
noun
+
pure
pure
adjective
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