L'extase (en. Ecstasy)

/lɛkstaːz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: An emotional state in which one feels intense euphoria or supreme pleasure.

Example Sentence: She was in ecstasy listening to that enchanting music.

Elle était en extase en écoutant cette musique envoûtante.

Definition: A feeling of well-being or spiritual uplift.

Example Sentence: Religious ecstasy overwhelmed her during the prayer.

L'extase religieuse l'a envahie lors de la prière.

Definition: State of trance or rapture.

Example Sentence: The dancers led the audience into a collective ecstasy.

Les danseurs ont entraîné le public dans une extase collective.

Etymology/Origin: From the Greek 'ekstasis' meaning 'standing outside oneself.'

Common Phrase: to be in ecstasy

Meaning: To be completely captivated or fascinated by something.

être en extase

Common Phrase: in ecstasy

Meaning: To be in a state of great joy or euphoria.

dans l'extase

Common Phrase: creative ecstasy

Meaning: A state of intense inspiration, generally related to art.

extase créatrice

Related Word: enthusiasm

Related Word Description: Feeling of excitement and fervor.

l'enthousiasme

Related Word: euphoria

Related Word Description: State of intense and often exaggerated happiness.

l'euphorie

Related Word: trance

Related Word Description: State of altered consciousness, often related to rituals.

la transe

Slang Meaning: To have an intense feeling of pleasure or happiness.

Slang Example: After that concert, I was in total ecstasy!

Après ce concert, j'étais en extase totale !

Slang Meaning: To be completely under the charm of something.

Slang Example: Look at this sunset, it's ecstasy!

Regarde ce coucher de soleil, c'est de l'extase !