Rêvais (en. Dreamed)

/ʁɛvɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To have dreams during sleep.

Last night, I dreamed that I was flying in the sky.

Hier soir, je rêvais que je volais dans le ciel.

To imagine or desire something intensely.

I have dreamed of being a doctor since my childhood.

Je rêvais d'être médecin depuis mon enfance.

To hope or aspire for a better future or circumstances.

She dreamed of a world without war.

Elle rêvait d'un monde sans guerre.

The word comes from the Latin 'somnium' which means 'dream'.

to dream in color

To have vivid and pleasant dreams.

rêver en couleur

to dream out loud

To express one's dreams or desires aloud.

rêver tout haut

to dream in a low voice

To think about something intimately and secretly.

rêver à voix basse

dream

A particular state of consciousness during sleep.

rêve

dreamer

A person who dreams or has ideals.

rêveur

reality

What is real, opposed to what is dreamed.

réalité

To be in illusion or to be unaware of reality.

He is still dreaming if he thinks he can win without working.

Il rêve encore s'il pense qu'il peut gagner sans travailler.

To delude oneself.

She is dreaming if she believes he will always love her.

Elle rêve si elle croit qu'il l'aimera toujours.