Admirait (en. Admired)

/ad.mi.ʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To express great appreciation for something or someone.
He admired the talent of this artist.
Il admirait le talent de cette artiste.
To look at with respect or astonishment.
She admired the landscape from the summit.
Elle admirait le paysage depuis le sommet.
To feel admiration.
They admired his courage in the face of adversity.
Ils admiraient son courage face à l'adversité.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin verb 'admīrārī', meaning 'to look at with wonder'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

adore to madness
To feel an excessive admiration.
admirer à la folie
boundless admiration
Limitless admiration.
admiration sans borne
admiring glance
A gaze full of admiration.
regard admiratif

Related Words

admirable
Worthy of admiration.
admirable
admiration
Feeling of wonder.
admiration
admire
The act of admiring.
admire

Slang Meanings

To be a fan of someone.
I am so admiring of his style.
Je suis trop admiratif de son style.
To dig something.
I dig this painting, I admire it all the time.
Je kiffe ce tableau, je l'admire tout le temps.