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    L'emporter (en. To take it away)

    /lɑ̃pɔʁte/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To gain the upper hand in a competition or conflict.
    He managed to prevail during the tennis match.
    Il a su l'emporter lors du match de tennis.
    To be able to achieve victory.
    She prevailed with her innovative ideas.
    Elle a l'emporté avec ses idées innovantes.
    To have a decisive influence or effect.
    Emotions prevailed over reason.
    Les émotions l'ont emporté sur la raison.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb emporter, formed from 'en-' and 'porter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to prevail over
    To have more strength or power than another in a situation.
    l'emporter sur
    to be carried away by emotions
    To be influenced by one's feelings rather than by logic.
    l'emporter par les émotions

    Related Words

    carried
    Conducted or transported from one place to another.
    porté
    fervor
    Action of getting carried away, of letting oneself be overwhelmed by passions.
    emportement

    Slang Meanings

    To gain the upper hand in a sports competition.
    That team really prevailed, it was obvious.
    Cette équipe l'a vraiment emporté, c'était évident.
    To have the last word in a discussion.
    She prevailed over all his arguments.
    Elle a l'emporté sur tous ses arguments.