Admira (en. Admired)

/ad.mi.ʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To look at with admiration.
She admires the beauty of nature.
Elle admire la beauté de la nature.
To feel admiration for someone.
He really admires his mentor's achievements.
Il admire vraiment les réalisations de son mentor.
To have an appreciative look at.
The children admire the fireworks.
Les enfants admirent les feux d'artifice.

Etymology

From the Latin 'admirari' which means 'to look at with wonder'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do you admire
An expression used to invite someone to appreciate something.
admirez-vous
to make admired
Gaining the admiration of others, often through actions or achievements.
faire admirer

Related Words

admiration
A state of mind of feeling admiration.
admiration
admirable
Worthy of being admired.
admirable
admirer
A person who admires something or someone.
admirateur

Slang Meanings

To have a crush on something.
I admire this new piece of music so much.
J'admire trop ce nouveau morceau de musique.
To be informally impressed.
Wow, I admire him so much for his style!
Wow, je l'admire trop pour son style!