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    Extases (en. Ecstasies)

    /ɛkstas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of extreme happiness or delight.
    The ecstasies of love can transform a life.
    Les extases de l'amour peuvent transformer une vie.
    Sensation of intense pleasure.
    She was in a state of ecstasy listening to the music.
    Elle était dans un état d'extase en écoutant la musique.
    Mystical or spiritual experience.
    He experienced ecstasies during his meditation.
    Il a vécu des extases au cours de sa méditation.

    Etymology

    Derived from the ancient Greek 'ekstasis', meaning 'to stand outside oneself'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in ecstasy
    in a state of great joy or pleasure
    dans l'extase
    to take someone to ecstasy
    to provoke great happiness in someone
    porter quelqu'un aux extases
    to be in ecstasy
    to be immersed in intense happiness
    être en extase

    Related Words

    ecstatic
    One who experiences ecstasy.
    extatique
    ecstaticism
    A prolonged state of ecstasy.
    extatisme
    to ecstasize
    To provoke an ecstasy.
    extasier

    Slang Meanings

    To have an intense crush.
    When he saw her, he was in ecstasy.
    Quand il l'a vue, il était en extases.
    To be shocked by great joy.
    She was in ecstasy after receiving the award.
    Elle était en extases après avoir reçu le prix.