This is in continuation of my note on beaucoup . Why do students find mastering French
very difficult ? The same word can come under different grammatical categories. Once you
are prepared to examine this in depth, you get a clear idea.
" PLEIN" is such a word.
1. PLEIN as Adjective .
The word " PLEIN" refers to a state of fullness.
1. A thing which is solid ( not hollow ) can be described by using this adjective .
Une porte pleine - a solid door
en bois plein - in solid wood
2. A round form can be described using this adjective .
La façade de ce bâtiment s'est construite en forme pleine.
3. When a container is filled completely , it is full. In that case this adjective can be used.
Ce seau est plein. Videz-le .
This bucket is full. Empty it.
4. Plein (e) de + nom - This structure means " full of ( something )
Cet homme est plein d'idées efficaces pour améliorer la vente.
This man is full of effective ideas for improving the sales.
Cette lettre est pleine de fautes grammaticaux.
This letter is full of grammatical mistakes.
5. Note the following expressions using " plein".
En plein jour - in broad daylight
En pleine nuit - in the middle of the night
En plein été - in the middle of the summer
En plein hiver - in the middle of the winter
En plein soleil - in full son
En pleine lumière - in full sunlight
En pleine obscurité - in complete darkness
En plein vol - in full flight
En plein essor - blooming
Avoir pleine conscience de QQCH - to be fully aware of something
Rest I will continue in my subsequent notes.
Happy Learning !
Sayee Jayaraman
10/04/2015
Bangalore
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