L'ivresse (en. Drunkenness)

/l‿ivʁɛs/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

State of exaltation of the senses and loss of control due to alcohol.

Drunkenness made him lose all sense of reality.

L'ivresse lui a fait perdre tout sens de la réalité.

Feeling of intense joy or exhilaration.

He was overwhelmed by a drunkenness of happiness during his wedding.

Il était pris d'une ivresse de bonheur lors de son mariage.

Period during which one consumes alcohol in large quantities.

After a night of drunkenness, he woke up with a terrible headache.

Après une nuit d'ivresse, il se réveilla avec un terrible mal de tête.

The word 'ivresse' comes from the Latin 'ebrietas', which means 'state of drunkenness'.

the intoxication of grandeur

A state of disorientation due to an excess of power or success.

l'ivresse des grandeurs

in the intoxication of love

To be overwhelmed by intense emotions related to love.

dans l'ivresse de l'amour

the intoxication of travel

The intense joy and excitement felt during travels.

l'ivresse du voyage

drunkard

Person who drinks excessively, often alcohol.

ivrogne

drunkenness

State of being drunk, excessive consumption of alcohol.

ivrognerie

intoxicating

Which provides a feeling of joy or exhilaration, usually related to alcohol.

enivrant

To be smashed

He was completely smashed after that evening.

Il était complètement bourré après cette soirée.

To be in a bad mood (from drinking)

Watch out, he has a bad mood from drinking tonight!

Attention, il a le vin mauvais ce soir !

To have overindulged in drinking

She overindulged in drinking, she can no longer walk.

Elle a trop tiré sur la bouteille, elle ne peut plus marcher.