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    Emporté (en. Carried away)

    /ɑ̃.pɔʁ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who shows great vehemence.
    He had a carried away tone when he spoke about his beliefs.
    Il avait un ton emporté lorsqu'il parlait de ses convictions.
    Indicates excessive or enthusiastic attitudes.
    His fervor during the discussion surprised everyone.
    Son emportement lors de la discussion a surpris tout le monde.
    Relates to an intense emotional state.
    She reacted with a fervor that shocked her friends.
    Elle a réagi avec un emporté qui a choqué ses amis.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'emporter' with the past participle -é.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    with passion
    with passion or fervor.
    avec emportement
    carried away laughter
    laughter that overflows with enthusiasm.
    rire emporté
    to get carried away
    to become very enthusiastic or passionate.
    s'enflammer

    Related Words

    Fervor
    Was of excess or passion in behavior.
    emportement
    To win
    To win a prize or during a victory.
    remporter
    To carry
    To support or transport something.
    porter

    Slang Meanings

    State of overexcitement often misunderstood.
    He threw a carried away scene over a small thing.
    Il a fait une scène emportée à cause d'une petite chose.
    Tendency to exaggerate one's emotions.
    His fervor becomes annoying when he gets going.
    Son emporté devient chiant quand il s'y met.