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    Ému (en. Moved)

    /e.my/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    To show intense emotion, often sadness or joy.
    He was moved to tears during the ceremony.
    Il était ému aux larmes lors de la cérémonie.
    To experience a strong emotional reaction in response to an event.
    She was moved to see her old friend again.
    Elle était émus de revoir son ancien ami.
    Deeply touched by something.
    The speaker's speech moved him.
    Le discours du conférencier l'a ému.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to move', originating from the Latin 'emovere', which means 'to move out' or 'to set in motion'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    moved to tears
    To feel an emotion so strong that it causes tears.
    ému aux larmes
    to move someone
    To touch someone emotionally.
    émouvoir quelqu'un

    Related Words

    emotion
    Affective state that manifests through a psychological and physiological reaction.
    émotion
    emotional
    One who easily shows their emotions.
    émotif
    moving
    One who provokes tears or strong emotion.
    émouvant

    Slang Meanings

    To be extremely moved
    He was so moved that he couldn't speak.
    Il était tellement ému qu'il ne pouvait pas parler.
    To be on the verge of tears
    This movie made me emotional, I was almost on the verge of tears.
    Ce film m'a rendu ému, j'étais presque au bord des larmes.