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    Égayer (en. Brighten up)

    [e.ɡe.je]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make someone happier.
    The music managed to brighten up the atmosphere of the party.
    La musique a réussi à égayer l'ambiance de la fête.
    To bring cheerfulness or enthusiasm to a situation.
    He has always known how to brighten up his friends with his humor.
    Il a toujours su égayer ses amis par son humour.
    To give a livelier tone to something.
    The bright colors of the paintings brighten up the room.
    Les couleurs vives des tableaux égaient la pièce.

    Etymology

    Derived from old French 'egayer', from the prefix 'e-' (from) and 'gayer' (to make joyful).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    brighten up life
    Make life more joyful and pleasant.
    égayer la vie
    to brighten up
    To rejoice, to entertain oneself.
    s'égayer
    brighten up the mind
    To make the mind happier or less serious.
    égayer l'esprit

    Related Words

    gay
    One who feels or expresses joy.
    gai
    cheerfulness
    A joyful state of mind.
    gaieté
    laughter
    To express joy through an inarticulate sound.
    rire

    Slang Meanings

    To energize a party.
    This DJ knows how to brighten up a party.
    Ce DJ sait comment égayer une soirée.
    To make something more fun.
    We need something to brighten up the date.
    On a besoin de quelque chose pour égayer le rendez-vous.