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    Délire (en. Delirium)

    /de.liʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Speech or thoughts devoid of meaning.
    He lulled everyone with his deliria.
    Il a bercé tout le monde avec ses délires.
    A state of extreme excitement.
    The concert caused a delirium among the fans.
    Le concert a provoqué un délire chez les fans.
    verb
    To speak incoherently.
    After his fever, he started to delire.
    Après sa fièvre, il a commencé à delirer.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Latin 'delirare', meaning 'to stray from the edge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    collective delirium
    A state of excitement shared by a group.
    delire collectif

    Related Words

    delirium
    A state of acute mental confusion.
    delirium
    delirious
    Which causes or indicates a delirium.
    delirant

    Slang Meanings

    A state of exaggerated euphoria.
    It was total delirium at the party!
    C'était un délire total lors de la soirée!
    Flattery or exaggeration.
    Stop deliriously exaggerating, it’s not that great!
    Arrête de délirer, ce n'est pas aussi bien que ça!