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.