Possédée (en. Possessed)

/pɔse.de/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
State of a person inhabited or controlled by a supernatural force.
She is known for being possessed during magic rituals.
Elle est connue pour être possédée dans des rituels de magie.
Figuratively: who is overwhelmed by a strong passion or feeling.
He is possessed by his love for music.
Il est possédé par son amour pour la musique.

Etymology

From the verb 'to possess', of Latin origin 'possidere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be possessed by a demon
To be controlled or dominated by an evil force.
être possédé par un démon
to be possessed by an idea
To have an obsession with a thought or project.
être possédé par une idée
in a state of possession
To be in a situation of losing control over oneself.
dans un état de possession

Related Words

possessed
Who possesses something.
possédé
possession
Act of possessing, state of having something in one's ownership.
possession

Slang Meanings

To be crazy
He is so passionate about this project that it seems he is possessed.
Il est tellement passionné par ce projet qu'on dirait qu'il est possédé.
To be obsessed
She is possessed by the idea of becoming famous.
Elle est possédée par l'idée de devenir célèbre.