French Expression · Intermediate
Être à l'aise
To be comfortable / To be at ease
Pronunciation: EH-truh ah LEZ
Meaning
To feel relaxed and confident in a situation or environment, both physically and mentally.
Example
Je ne me sens pas très à l'aise dans cette robe. / Il est toujours très à l'aise en public.
I don't feel very comfortable in this dress. / He is always very at ease in public.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Être à l'aise out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.