Enivré (en. Intoxicated)

ɑ̃.ni.vʁe

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Definition: State of mind troubled by alcohol.
Example Sentence: He was intoxicated after a few glasses.
Il était enivré après quelques verres.
Definition: Refers to intense happiness.
Example Sentence: She was intoxicated by love.
Elle était enivrée par l'amour.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'to intoxicate', derived from Latin 'inebriāre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: to be intoxicated with joy
Common Phrase Meaning: to feel intense happiness
être enivré de joie
Common Phrase: to intoxicate the senses
Common Phrase Meaning: to provoke intense pleasure
enivrer les sens
Common Phrase: to be intoxicated by love
Common Phrase Meaning: to be deeply in love
être enivré par l'amour

Related Words

Related Word: intoxicating
Related Word Description: that provides a state of intoxication
enivrant
Related Word: drunk
Related Word Description: altered sensitivity due to alcohol
ivre
Related Word: intoxication
Related Word Description: State generated by excessive alcohol consumption
ivresse

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: to be completely drunk
Slang Example: After that party, everyone was in 'intoxicated' mode.
Après cette fête, tout le monde était en mode 'enivré'.
Slang Meaning: to have one's head spinning
Slang Example: That evening left me completely intoxicated!
Cette soirée m'a laissé complètement enivré!