Exalté (en. Exalted)
/ɛɡ.zal.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
One who is transported by a strong emotion.
He was exalted by the success of his project.
Il était exalté par le succès de son projet.
Refers to an intense feeling or situation.
The atmosphere was exalted during the concert.
L'atmosphère était exaltée lors du concert.
Which expresses great admiration or excessive praise.
The critics were exalted about his latest film.
Les critiques étaient exaltées à propos de son dernier film.
Etymology
From Latin 'exaltatus', the past participle of 'exaltare', which means 'to raise, to exalt'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
exalted by passion
A state of intense excitement due to strong emotion.
exalté par la passion
in an exalted state
To feel very enthusiastic or euphoric.
dans un état exalté
to exude an exalted air
To show manifest enthusiasm.
exhaler un air exalté
Related Words
exaltation
State of being exalted or of great excitement.
exaltation
exhilarating
That which evokes strong emotion or enthusiasm.
exaltant
exalted (feminine)
Feminine form of exalted, having similar connotations.
exaltée
Slang Meanings
To be on a high
After receiving the good news, he was on a high and everyone could see it.
Après avoir reçu la bonne nouvelle, il était à fond et tout le monde le voyait.
To be full of energy
She is full of energy today; it looks like she is exalted!
Elle a la pêche aujourd'hui, on dirait qu'elle est exaltée !