Envolée (en. Flight)

/ɑ̃.vɔ.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Translated Text: Movement by which a living being or an object rises from the ground towards the sky.
Translated Text: The flight of the bird was majestic.
L’envolée de l’oiseau a été majestueuse.
Translated Text: Happy moment, feeling of freedom.
Translated Text: After this experience, she felt a surge of adrenaline.
Après cette expérience, elle ressentait une envolée d'adrénaline.

Etymology

Translated Text: Derived from the French verb 'envoler', with the suffix '-ée' indicating a state or result.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translated Text: lyrical flight
Translated Text: A moment of poetic or artistic escape.
envolée lyrique
Translated Text: flight of time
Translated Text: A quick passage of time, often perceived positively.
envolée du temps
Translated Text: flight of feelings
Translated Text: A surge of intense emotions.
envolée de sentiments

Related Words

Translated Text: flight
Translated Text: Action of taking flight.
envol
Translated Text: take flight
Translated Text: Leaving the ground to gain altitude.
s'envoler
Translated Text: take off
Translated Text: Rising from the ground, especially for airplanes.
décoller

Slang Meanings

Translated Text: Taking a step back to better focus.
Translated Text: After a surge of stress, he decided to take a few days off.
Après une envolée de stress, il a décidé de prendre quelques jours de congé.
Translated Text: Feeling free and light.
Translated Text: Since she left her job, she feels a surge of freedom.
Depuis qu'elle a quitté son job, elle éprouve une envolée de liberté.