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Translate Files Évanouissement (en. Fainting)
/e.va.nwi.ssmɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A state of loss of consciousness often caused by a lack of oxygen or an emotional shock.
Fainting is usually harmless, but it can sometimes indicate a health problem.
L'évanouissement est généralement inoffensif, mais il peut parfois signaler un problème de santé.
The act of fainting.
She fainted due to the overwhelming heat.
Elle a eu un évanouissement en raison de la chaleur accablante.
Etymology
From the French verb 'évanouir', derived from the Latin 'evanescere' meaning to fade away or disappear.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to faint
To suddenly lose consciousness.
faire un évanouissement
to have fainting spells
To suffer from recurrent fainting spells.
avoir des évanouissements
Related Words
syncope
A specific type of fainting, often caused by a drop in blood pressure.
syncope
dizziness
A sensation of imbalance that may precede fainting.
vertige
malaise
A feeling of general discomfort, sometimes before fainting.
malaise
Slang Meanings
To strut without reason, often used humorously to mean to faint from disappointment.
He fainted after seeing his team's score.
Il s'est évanoui après avoir vu le score de son équipe.
To lose one's cool or faint in response to a surprising situation.
She almost fainted upon learning the news about the series.
Elle a failli s'évanouir en apprenant les nouveautés de la série.