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    Emportements (en. Outbursts)

    /ɑ̃.pɔʁ.tə.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of losing one's temper, of losing self-control.
    His outbursts during discussions often lead to conflicts.
    Ses emportements lors des discussions sont souvent source de conflits.
    Expressions of intense anger.
    He showed unexplained outbursts during the meeting.
    Il a montré des emportements inexpliqués pendant la réunion.
    Excessive reactions compared to a given situation.
    The crowd's outbursts were quickly controlled by the authorities.
    Les emportements de la foule ont été rapidement maîtrisés par les autorités.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'emporter', meaning 'to take something with oneself', in reference to an emotional overflow.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have outbursts
    To show impulsivity or anger.
    avoir des emportements
    outbursts of joy
    Excessively joyful or enthusiastic reactions.
    des emportements de joie
    to awaken outbursts
    To provoke strong emotional reactions.
    réveiller des emportements

    Related Words

    carried away
    One who often lets emotions take over.
    emporté
    outburst
    The act of carrying away, synonymous with losing one’s temper.
    emportement
    temperament
    A person's tendency to react emotionally.
    tempérament

    Slang Meanings

    To flip out
    He really flipped out over this project.
    Il a vraiment pété un câble à cause de ce projet.
    To get worked up
    Don't get worked up over trivial matters.
    Ne t'énerve pas pour des bêtises.
    To be on the verge of burnout
    With all these outbursts, I'm on the verge of burnout.
    Avec tous ces emportements, je frôle le burn-out.