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    Emportement (en. Carrying away)

    /ɑ̃.pɔʁ.tə.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Attitude of someone who expresses a strong emotion, often linked to an outburst of anger.
    His outburst surprised everyone at the meeting.
    Son emportement a surpris toute l'assistance lors de la réunion.
    Action of being carried away by one's passions or emotions.
    He acted out of anger and regretted his words.
    Il a agi sous l'emportement de la colère et a regretté ses paroles.
    Impulsive behavior without prior reflection.
    She often has outbursts that she cannot control.
    Elle a souvent des emportements qu'elle ne peut pas contrôler.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the verb 'emporter', which means 'to carry away'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    get worked up over nothing
    Reacting excessively to a mundane situation.
    s'emporter pour rien
    a burst of joy
    Expressing great joy in an intense manner.
    un emportement de joie
    the impulsiveness of the moment
    The way a sudden emotion can influence behavior.
    l'emportement de l'instant

    Related Words

    carried away
    Someone who is prone to frequent anger or passion.
    emporté
    outburst of anger
    A sudden and intense outburst of anger.
    emportement de colère
    to lose one's temper
    To get carried away by one's emotions.
    s'emporter

    Slang Meanings

    Getting worked up
    He got worked up over nothing.
    Il s'est mis en rogne pour un rien.
    blowing a fuse
    When he saw the mess, he blew a fuse.
    Lorsqu'il a vu le désordre, il a pété un plomb.
    being on edge
    He is always on edge when he doesn't get enough sleep.
    Il est toujours sur les nerfs quand il ne dort pas assez.