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    Encouragé (en. Encouraged)

    /ɑ̃.kuʁ.a.ʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is prompted to act, to progress.
    The students were encouraged to participate in the activities.
    Les élèves étaient encouragés à participer aux activités.
    Referring to a person who benefits from moral support.
    He feels encouraged by the words of his mentor.
    Il se sent encouragé par les paroles de son mentor.
    Signifying increased motivation.
    She is encouraged by her friends to achieve her dreams.
    Elle est encouragée par ses amis à réaliser ses rêves.

    Etymology

    From the French 'encourager', composed of 'en-' and 'courage'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to encourage someone
    to provide support to a person.
    encourager quelqu'un
    to feel encouraged
    to feel motivation or support.
    se sentir encouragé

    Related Words

    encouragement
    The action of encouraging someone.
    encouragement
    courage
    Moral strength that allows overcoming obstacles.
    courage
    support
    Help provided to a person.
    soutien

    Slang Meanings

    To be in high spirits
    After receiving encouraging news, he really feels in high spirits.
    Après avoir reçu des nouvelles encourageantes, il a vraiment la pêche.
    To be boosted
    This victory boosted him for the rest of the competition.
    Cette victoire l'a boosté pour la suite de la compétition.