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    Ravir (en. To delight)

    /ʁa.viʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To remove by force or to capture.
    The pirates seized several villagers during the attack.
    Les pirates ont ravi plusieurs villageois lors de l'attaque.
    To enchant, to make someone very happy.
    The beauty of the landscape delighted the tourists.
    La beauté du paysage a ravi les touristes.
    To cause a strong joy or great pleasure.
    His smile delighted everyone at the party.
    Son sourire a ravi tout le monde à la fête.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'ravir', derived from Latin 'rapere' meaning 'to seize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to delight someone
    To enchant a person, making them very happy.
    ravir quelqu'un
    to savor a moment
    To fully enjoy a moment of joy or happiness.
    ravir un moment

    Related Words

    rapture
    State of rapture, ecstasy, wonder.
    ravissement
    enchantment
    Action of seducing or charming.
    enchantement
    captivation
    The act of attracting and fascinating.
    captivation

    Slang Meanings

    To be completely infatuated with something or someone.
    Since he saw that movie, he has been captivated by cinema.
    Depuis qu'il a vu ce film, il est ravi par le cinéma.
    To be under the spell of something.
    She is thrilled by this new technological gadget.
    Elle est ravie par ce nouveau gadget technologique.