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    Ivresse (en. Drunkenness)

    [ivʁɛs]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of someone who has consumed a quantity of alcohol resulting in impaired abilities.
    His intoxication was obvious; he had trouble walking.
    Son ivresse était évidente; il avait du mal à marcher.
    Sensation of intense euphoria, often due to excessive drinking.
    The intoxication of the party lasted all night.
    L'ivresse de la fête a duré toute la nuit.
    Excessive enthusiasm or passion for something.
    The intoxication of victory swept the team away.
    L'ivresse de la victoire a emporté l'équipe.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ebrietas', meaning intoxication or state of drunkenness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    drunk with love
    State of a person excessively in love.
    ivre d'amour
    intoxication of greatness
    State of euphoria due to a prestigious situation or power.
    ivresse des grandeurs

    Related Words

    drunk
    State of someone who has consumed too much alcohol.
    ivre
    drunkard
    Person who drinks excessively.
    ivrogne

    Slang Meanings

    To have one's head in the clouds
    After a few drinks, he had his head in the clouds.
    Après quelques verres, il avait la tête dans le nuage.
    To be under the influence of alcohol
    When he comes back from the bar, he is under the influence of alcohol.
    Quand il revient du bar, il est sous le coup de l'alcool.
    To party
    We went out partying and ended up drunk.
    On est allés faire la bringue et on a fini en ivresse.