Émerveillé (en. Amazed)
/emɛʁveje/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Someone who is surprised or fascinated by something beautiful or extraordinary.
The children were amazed by the fireworks.
Les enfants étaient émerveillés devant le feu d'artifice.
Refers to someone who feels deep astonishment.
He was amazed by the beauty of the landscape.
Il était émerveillé par la beauté du paysage.
Designates an intense admiration in front of a spectacle.
The visitors are amazed by the richness of the local culture.
Les visiteurs sont émerveillés par la richesse de la culture locale.
Etymology
The word 'amazed' comes from the verb 'to amaze', formed from the prefix 'a-' and the word 'maze' meaning 'wonder'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be amazed by
to feel amazement because of
être émerveillé par
to amaze someone
to provoke amazement in someone
émerveiller quelqu'un
to be in wonder
state of astonishment and admiration
être dans l'émerveillement
Related Words
wonder
An object or situation that arouses great interest or admiration.
merveille
amazement
State of surprise and deep admiration.
émerveillement
wonderful
That provokes amazement; magnificent.
merveilleux
Slang Meanings
To be truly impressed.
I was too amazed by this show.
J'étais trop émerveillé par ce spectacle.
To be shocked by beauty.
This view left me amazed.
Cette vue m'a laissé émerveillé.