Emma Notes ~ Chapter 18


    Note 1: (aimable)

    The definition of the French word aimable (according to Larousse's French-English dictionary) is: kind, amiable, pleasant, nice.

    The American Heritage Dictionary definition of the English word amiable is: Friendly and agreeable in disposition, good-natured and likable.

    The distinction that Knightley seems to be making is the difference between having correct manners and being pleasant to be around.