Épris (en. In love)

/e.pʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is in love, passionate.
He is enamored with a charming young woman.
Il est épris d'une charmante jeune femme.
To have a keen interest or passion for something.
She is enamored with literature.
Elle est éprise de littérature.
To be charmed by someone or something.
He is enamored by the beauty of the landscapes.
Il est épris par la beauté des paysages.

Etymology

From the verb 'éprendre', derived from Old French 'eprendre', meaning 'to take' or 'to be seized by'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enamored with love
To be deeply in love.
épris d'amour
to be enamored with passion
To have an intense passion for something.
être épris de passion
enamored with freedom
To be attached to the idea of freedom.
épris de liberté

Related Words

to feel
To feel or undergo an emotion.
éprouver
passion
A strong and intense feeling.
passion
attachment
Emotional or affective bond with someone.
attachement

Slang Meanings

To be madly in love.
He is completely enamored with her; he can't think of anything else.
Il est complètement épris d'elle, il ne peut pas penser à autre chose.
To be on cloud nine.
Since he started dating her, he is enamored and on cloud nine.
Depuis qu'il sort avec elle, il est épris et sur un petit nuage.