Réveillée (en. Woke up)
/ʁe.ve.je/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
The action of waking up or the state of being awake.
The awakening was felt with the first rays of the sun.
La réveillée se fit ressentir dès les premiers rayons du soleil.
The moment when someone emerges from sleep.
Her awakening was pleasant thanks to soft music.
Sa réveillée a été agréable grâce à une douce musique.
Etymology
From the verb 'to awaken', derived from the Latin 'exvigilare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
awakened with fanfare
Sudden and noisy awakening.
réveillée en fanfare
to not have a wake-up call
To be late or to stay in bed too long.
ne pas avoir de réveillée
Related Words
to awaken
Action of bringing someone out of sleep.
réveiller
awake
Who is not asleep.
éveillé
alarm
Device that helps to wake up.
réveil
Slang Meanings
To wake up suddenly
He had a crazy wake-up this morning.
Il s'est fait une réveillée comme un fou cette matinée.
To have a difficult awakening
She had a difficult awakening after yesterday's party.
Elle a eu une réveillée difficile après la fête d'hier.