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    Emportées (en. Carried away)

    ɑ̃.pɔʁ.te

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something or someone who has succumbed to an influence or an irresistible force.
    She was carried away by her emotions.
    Elle a été emportée par ses émotions.
    Indicates a way of doing things that is impetuous or full of fervor.
    His speech was impassioned and carried away.
    Son discours a été emporté et passionné.
    Used to describe a state of movement or dynamism.
    The waves were carried away by the wind.
    Les vagues étaient emportées par le vent.

    Etymology

    This word comes from the verb 'to carry away', which means 'to take with oneself' or 'to move something'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    carried away by passion
    To be overwhelmed by one's emotions.
    emportée par la passion
    overwhelming emotions
    Intense and uncontrollable feelings.
    émotions emportées
    to be carried away by success
    To experience a success that provokes a strong and jubilant reaction.
    être emporté par le succès

    Related Words

    to carry away
    To take something with oneself, to move.
    emporter
    excitement
    The act of being carried away, strong emotional excitement.
    emportement
    displaced
    Something that has been moved or removed.
    détransportée

    Slang Meanings

    To be very enthusiastic or excited.
    When she won, she was completely carried away.
    Quand elle a gagné, elle était complètement emportée.
    To act without thinking about the consequences.
    He got carried away and said things he didn't really mean.
    Il s'est emporté et a dit des choses qu'il ne pensait pas vraiment.