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    D'ivresse (en. Drunkenness)

    /divʁɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of excitement and disinhibition caused by the consumption of alcohol.
    His intoxication led him to dance on the table.
    Sa d'ivresse l'a conduit à danser sur la table.
    Feeling of euphoria or intense happiness.
    The intoxication of joy overwhelmed him during that celebration.
    L'ivresse de la joie l'envahit lors de cette fête.
    Sensation of dizziness or loss of bearings.
    He felt an intoxication when he looked at the landscape from the cliff.
    Il éprouvait une d'ivresse lorsqu'il regardait le paysage depuis la falaise.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ebrietas', which means 'intoxication'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be intoxicated
    To be under the influence of alcohol.
    être en d'ivresse
    the intoxication of grandeur
    Feeling of exaltation related to power or success.
    l'ivresse des grandeurs
    the intoxication of speed
    Excitement related to speed or adrenaline.
    l'ivresse de la vitesse

    Related Words

    drunkard
    A person who consumes alcohol excessively.
    ivrogne
    intoxication
    The act of intoxicating or the state of being intoxicated.
    enivrement
    binge drinking
    Excessive consumption of alcohol in a short period.
    binge drinking

    Slang Meanings

    To be wasted
    He is completely wasted after the party.
    Il est complètement torché après la fête.
    To be in a bad mood when drunk
    He is in a bad mood when he is intoxicated.
    Il a le vin mauvais quand il est en d'ivresse.
    To be high
    She was high after a few drinks.
    Elle était défoncée après quelques verres.
    To be smashed
    After three bottles, he is smashed.
    Après trois bouteilles, il est pété.