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    Emportait (en. Took away)

    /ɑ̃.pɔʁ.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make something disappear by transporting it elsewhere.
    The wind carried away the dead leaves.
    Le vent emportait les feuilles mortes.
    To strongly influence or seduce.
    His passion for art carried him away in his thoughts.
    Sa passion pour l'art l'emportait dans ses pensées.
    To seize or take with force.
    He carried her away in his arms each time.
    Il l'emportait à chaque fois dans ses bras.

    Etymology

    From the verb "emporter", composed of "en" and "porter".

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get carried away
    To react excessively or impulsively.
    s'emporter
    carried away by passion
    To be swept away by a strong emotion.
    emporté par la passion

    Related Words

    emportement
    State of anger or irritation due to an excessive reaction.
    emportement
    to carry
    To support or hold something.
    porter

    Slang Meanings

    To be deeply involved in an action or an emotion.
    He got carried away for that cause.
    Il s'est emporté pour cette cause.
    To be caught in a situation with no way out.
    He is overwhelmed by his financial problems.
    Il est emporté par ses problèmes de finances.