Enivrée (en. Intoxicated)
/a.ni.vʁe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a person under the influence of alcohol.
She was intoxicated after a few glasses of wine.
Elle était enivrée après quelques verres de vin.
Refers to something that induces a feeling of intoxication.
The music intoxicated her and carried her away.
La musique l’enivrait et la transportait.
Etymology
From the verb 'enivrer', of Latin origin 'inebrare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be intoxicated
to be under the influence of alcohol.
être enivré
to plunge into intoxication
to immerse oneself in a feeling of drunkenness.
plonger dans l'enivrement
to intoxicate with happiness
to make happy to the point of causing intoxication.
enivrer de bonheur
Related Words
enivrer
To induce intoxication.
enivrer
intoxication
State of a person who has had too much to drink.
ivresse
alcohol
Substance that induces intoxication.
alcool
Slang Meanings
Stoned
After the party, he was completely stoned.
Après la fête, il était complètement défoncé.
Wasted
She is a bit wasted tonight because of the alcohol.
Elle est un peu fêlée ce soir à cause de l’alcool.