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    Emportée (en. Carried away)

    [ɑ̃.pɔʁ.te]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a woman or person who is carried away by their emotions.
    She often gets carried away during debates.
    Elle est souvent emportée lors des débats.
    Refers to a lively and passionate attitude or gesture.
    He has a fiery character that makes him very endearing.
    Il a un caractère emporté qui le rend très attachant.
    Refers to something that is swept or moved by a breeze or current.
    The leaves, carried away by the wind, swirl in the air.
    Les feuilles, emportées par le vent, tourbillonnent dans les airs.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to carry away', formed from 'en-' and 'to carry'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be carried away by one's emotions
    To act impulsively due to emotions.
    être emporté par ses émotions
    to be carried away by passion
    To be driven by a strong passion in one's actions.
    être emporté par la passion
    to argue passionately
    To debate with a lot of enthusiasm and passion.
    discuter de manière emportée

    Related Words

    to carry away
    The action of moving or taking something with oneself.
    emporter
    impulsiveness
    The state of a person carried away in their emotions.
    emportement

    Slang Meanings

    Emotional overload
    After the discussion, she was completely carried away.
    Après la discussion, elle était complètement emportée.
    Entering into a frenzy
    He got carried away at the party.
    Il s'est laissé emporter lors de la fête.