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    Emprunté (en. Borrowed)

    /ɑ̃.pʁỹ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to an item that has been borrowed.
    The book he has in his hands is a work borrowed from the library.
    Le livre qu'il a dans les mains est un ouvrage emprunté à la bibliothèque.
    Refers to an idea or style that has been adopted.
    His speech seemed borrowed from the great orators of the past.
    Son discours semblait emprunté aux grands orateurs du passé.

    Etymology

    From the verb emprunter, from the Latin 'impruntare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    borrow money
    Obtain a loan of money from a financial institution.
    emprunter de l'argent
    take the path
    Take a path to get somewhere.
    emprunter le chemin
    borrow airs
    Be inspired by another composer's music.
    emprunter des airs

    Related Words

    loan
    Action of temporarily taking something with the intention of returning it.
    emprunt
    loan
    Amount of money or object given on loan.
    prêt
    search
    To go in search of something.
    chercher

    Slang Meanings

    Need financial help.
    He is a bit strapped for cash right now; he is trying to make ends meet.
    Il est un peu emprunté en ce moment, il cherche à boucler ses fins de mois.
    To be strongly inspired by someone or something.
    His style is too derivative; he could try to be more original.
    Son style est trop emprunté, il pourrait essayer d'être plus original.