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    Élancé (en. Slender)

    /elɑ̃se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is pushed, propelled, or launched with force.
    The horse leaped into the race.
    Le cheval s'est élancé dans la course.
    In the grip of intense emotion.
    She said that with a passionate slender look.
    Elle a dit cela avec un regard élancé de passion.
    Characterized by rapid or impetuous movement.
    The slender tree in the wind seemed to dance.
    L’arbre élancé dans le vent semblait danser.

    Etymology

    The word 'slender' comes from the verb 'to slender', which means 'to launch or propel forcefully'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to leap into the water
    to throw oneself into the water enthusiastically
    s'élancer à l'eau
    to leap towards the future
    to head determinedly towards a promising future
    s'élancer vers l'avenir
    to leap into the dance
    to start dancing energetically
    s'élancer dans la danse

    Related Words

    momentum
    dynamic movement or impulse
    élan
    vital momentum
    force that drives one to live and grow
    élan vital
    sharp start
    a rapid and determined start
    départ en flèche

    Slang Meanings

    To be strongly motivated or excited.
    He is really excited about this project.
    Il est vraiment élancé pour ce projet.
    To enthusiastically throw oneself into a task.
    She leaped onto the stage without hesitation.
    Elle s'est élancée sur le stage sans hésitation.