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    Emporta (en. Carried away)

    /ɑ̃.pɔʁ.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take something with you while moving.
    He took his book with him.
    Il emporta son livre avec lui.
    To have an effect, an influence on something.
    This victory won everyone's admiration.
    Cette victoire emporta l'admiration de tous.
    To triumph, to win against an opponent or a difficulty.
    Courage triumphed over fear.
    Le courage emporta face à la peur.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'emporter', derived from Latin 'importare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    carry off the prize
    To win or obtain something decisively.
    emporter le morceau
    gain support
    To secure someone's agreement or support.
    emporter l'adhésion
    win a prize
    To win a prize in a contest.
    emporter un prix

    Related Words

    carrying away
    Action of carrying away, can also refer to an impulsive act.
    emportement
    carried away
    Related to the ability to carry something away, also used to describe a person who acts passionately.
    emporté
    carrier
    One who carries, transports something.
    porteur

    Slang Meanings

    To carry away in the sense of surpassing or gaining the upper hand.
    In the competition, she carried away all her opponents.
    Dans la compétition, elle a emporté tous ses adversaires.
    To carry away as a synonym for achieving brilliantly.
    He passed his exam with flying colors.
    Il a emporté son examen haut la main.