Enlevés (en. Kidnapped)
ɑ̃le.ve
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has been taken away, removed.
The objects removed from the scene were precious.
Les objets enlevés de la scène étaient précieux.
Referring to a light, airy style.
This garment has a light cut that is very appealing.
Ce vêtement a une coupe enlevée qui plaît beaucoup.
Denotes a notion of absence.
His mind was uplifted, lost in his thoughts.
Son esprit était enlevé, perdu dans ses pensées.
Etymology
The word comes from the verb 'enlever', meaning to remove.
Common Phrases and Expressions
taken away by the wind
Objects blown or carried away by the wind.
enlevés par le vent
taken out of circulation
Removed from movement, often referring to vehicles.
enlevés de la circulation
taken away in the blink of an eye
Removed very quickly.
enlevés en un clin d'œil
Related Words
remove
Action of removing something or someone.
enlever
abduction
Action of taking something, often illegally.
enlèvement
taken away
Who has been removed.
enlevé
Slang Meanings
When a person is very caught up in something.
He is really taken by his new project.
Il est vraiment enlevé par son nouveau projet.
Referring to a light and pleasant atmosphere.
The evening was lively, everyone was having fun.
La soirée était enlevée, tout le monde s'amusait.