Émue (en. Moved)

[e.my]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Experiencing emotional agitation.
She was moved by the speech.
Elle était émue par le discours.
Describing a person who displays emotions.
He is moved to tears.
Il est ému aux larmes.
Indicating a particular sensitivity.
Memories make her moved.
Les souvenirs la rendent émue.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'émouvoir', originating from Latin 'emovere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be moved to tears
To be deeply touched by a situation.
être ému aux larmes
collective emotion
Emotion felt by a group.
émouvement collectif

Related Words

emotion
A powerful feeling provoked by a situation.
émotion
to move
To cause an emotion in someone.
émouvoir
experienced
To feel strong emotions.
éprouvé

Slang Meanings

To be in one's feelings
She is in her feelings after the breakup.
Elle est dans ses sentiments après la séparation.
To have a heavy heart
He has a heavy heart after what he heard.
Il a le cœur lourd après ce qu'il a entendu.