Ébloui (en. Dazzled)

/eblwi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Astonished by beauty or dazzling light.
He was dazzled by the magnificent sunset.
Il était ébloui par le coucher de soleil magnifique.
Dazzled by a bright glow.
She shielded her eyes, dazzled by the fireworks.
Elle se protégea les yeux, éblouie par les feux d'artifice.
A sensation of surprise due to an intense visual phenomenon.
The children were dazzled by the lights of the circus.
Les enfants étaient éblouis par les lumières du cirque.

Etymology

From the verb éblouir, which comes from Old French 'éblouir', meaning 'to illuminate' or 'to amaze'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dazzled by beauty
To be impressed by something particularly beautiful.
ébloui par la beauté
to be dazzled by light
Not being able to see properly due to intense light.
être ébloui par la lumière
to dazzle someone
To impress someone deeply.
éblouir quelqu'un

Related Words

dazzling
State of being dazzled.
éblouissement
to dazzle
To cause dazzling in someone.
éblouir
dazzling
That which provokes dazzling.
éblouissant

Slang Meanings

To be shocked or impressed by something.
He was so dazzled by the performance that he didn't applaud.
Il était tellement ébloui par la performance qu'il n'a pas applaudi.
To be dazzled by an attractive person.
She was dazzled by his charisma on stage.
Elle était éblouie par son charisme sur scène.