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.