Enlevant (en. Removing)

[ɑ̃.lə.vɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Definition: Which attracts attention in a pleasant way.

Definition Example Sentence: It is a captivating show that captivated the audience.

C'est un spectacle enlevant qui a captivé le public.

Definition: Which provokes a strong feeling, often positive.

Definition Example Sentence: His speech was so captivating that it held everyone's attention.

Son discours était tellement enlevant qu'il a retenu l'attention de tous.

Definition: Which is accompanied by a movement or action of removal.

Definition Example Sentence: The captivating ballet gestures on stage enchanted the audience.

Les enlevants gestes de ballet sur scène enchantaient le public.

Etymology/Origin: Comes from the verb 'enlever', derived from the Latin 'levare' which means 'to lift'.

Common Phrase: a captivating movie

Common Phrase Meaning: A film that keeps the viewer's interest.

un film enlevant

Common Phrase: a captivating speech

Common Phrase Meaning: A speech that excites the audience.

un discours enlevant

Common Phrase: a captivating show

Common Phrase Meaning: A show that amazes and fascinates.

un spectacle enlevant

Related Word: abduction

Related Word Description: Action of taking away or removing something.

enlèvement

Related Word: removed

Related Word Description: Which has been taken or removed.

enlevé

Related Word: to lift

Related Word Description: Action of lifting or carrying something.

lever

Slang Meaning: Attractive to the point of losing track of time.

Slang Meaning Example: This song is so captivating that I lost track of time.

Cette chanson est tellement enlevante que j'ai perdu la notion du temps.

Slang Meaning: Which evokes a strong emotion or enthusiasm.

Slang Meaning Example: This concert was captivating, I was taken away.

Ce concert était enlevant, j'étais transporté.