Éblouis (en. Dazzled)
/eblwi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Temporarily blinded by a dazzling light.
The car's headlights dazzled me on the road.
Le phare de la voiture m'a ébloui sur la route.
Fascinated or charmed to the point of losing one's composure.
He was dazzled by the beauty of the scene.
Il était ébloui par la beauté de la scène.
To experience intense admiration.
She was dazzled by the talent of the pianist.
Elle était éblouie par le talent du pianiste.
Etymology
From the verb 'dazzle', derived from the Latin 'ebluere' which means to blind.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dazzled by the light
Struck or temporarily blinded by a brilliant light.
ébloui par la lumière
dazzled by beauty
To feel deep admiration for a very beautiful person or thing.
ébloui par la beauté
to be dazzled by success
To be overwhelmed by the joy or shock of achieved success.
être ébloui par le succès
Related Words
dazzle
To blind or dazzle with bright light.
éblouir
blind
To render unable to see, often by dazzling light.
aveugler
fascinate
To strongly attract attention or interest through something captivating.
fasciner
Slang Meanings
To be particularly impressed by something.
I am dazzled by this cake, it looks amazing!
Je suis ébloui par ce gâteau, il a l'air incroyable !
To be under the charm of a person.
Ever since he saw her, he has been completely dazzled by her.
Depuis qu'il l'a vue, il est complètement ébloui par elle.