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    Ivre (en. Drunk)

    [ivʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Experiencing a very strong intoxication due to alcohol.
    He was drunk and couldn't stand anymore.
    Il était ivre et ne tenait plus debout.
    Refers to a state of confusion or exaltation.
    She was drunk with joy after winning the contest.
    Elle était ivre de joie après avoir gagné le concours.
    Characterized by great euphoria.
    The atmosphere was drunk with enthusiasm.
    L'ambiance était ivre d'enthousiasme.

    Etymology

    From old French 'ivre', derived from Latin 'ebrius'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    drunk with love
    To be extremely in love.
    ivre d'amour
    drunk with rage
    To be very angry.
    ivre de rage
    drunk with happiness
    To be overflowing with happiness.
    ivre de bonheur

    Related Words

    intoxication
    State of drunkenness.
    ivresse
    to get someone drunk
    To make someone drink until they are drunk.
    soûler
    tipsy
    Refers to a person prone to drunkenness.
    ébrieux

    Slang Meanings

    to be wasted
    He was wasted after the party.
    Il était déchiré après la fête.
    to be high
    After three drinks, she was high.
    Après trois verres, elle était dans le gaz.
    to be plastered
    He came home plastered from the night out.
    Il est rentré bourré de la soirée.
    smashed
    She was completely smashed at the bar.
    Elle était complètement pétée au bar.
    lively
    He was so lively that we thought he was drunk.
    Il était tellement animé qu'on a cru qu'il était ivre.