leisure

Signification (Anglais)

  1. (countable, uncountable) Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.
  2. (countable, uncountable) Free time, time free from work or duties.
  3. (countable, uncountable) Time at one's command, free from engagement; convenient opportunity; hence, convenience; ease.

Fréquence

C2
Prononcé comme (IPA)
/ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/
Étymologie (Anglais)

In summary

From Middle English leyser, from Anglo-Norman leisir, variant of Old French loisir (“to enjoy oneself”) (Modern French loisir survives as a noun), substantive use of a verb, from Latin licēre (“be permitted”). Displaced native Old English ǣmetta.

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