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    Extase (en. Ecstasy)

    ɛkstas

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of intense happiness.
    She was in ecstasy in front of the landscape.
    Elle était en extase devant le paysage.
    Intense sensation of ecstasy or pleasure.
    The ecstasy of the music carried him away.
    L'extase de la musique l'emportait.
    Mystical or religious state of transport.
    The mystic was immersed in a divine ecstasy.
    Le mystique était plongé dans une extase divine.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Greek 'ekstasis', which means 'removal' or 'to be beside oneself'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in ecstasy
    To be in a state of extreme happiness or admiration.
    être en extase
    to put someone in ecstasy
    To cause someone great pleasure or admiration.
    mettre qu'un en extase
    to be in the ecstasy
    To feel intense joy or passion.
    être dans l'extase

    Related Words

    delight
    Sensation of joy and admiration.
    ravissement
    bliss
    State of perfect happiness.
    béatitude
    pleasure
    Pleasant sensation.
    plaisir

    Slang Meanings

    To be on a cloud
    When she received the news, she was on a cloud.
    Quand elle a reçu la nouvelle, elle était sur un nuage.
    To be on cloud nine
    After his success, he was on cloud nine.
    Après son succès, il était aux anges.