Rêvé (en. Dream)

/ʁɛve/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Qualifies a state of imagination or fantasy.
She has lofty ideas about her future.
Elle a des idées rêvées sur son avenir.
Refers to something that is ideal or unreal.
It's a dream location for nature lovers.
C'est un lieu rêvé pour les amoureux de la nature.

Etymology

From the verb 'rêver' in French, derived from the Latin 'somniare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

live a dream
To be in an ideal situation.
vivre un rêve
child's dream
An innocent or naive dream.
rêve d'enfant
dream big
To have big ambitions.
rêver en grand

Related Words

to dream
To have thoughts or images during sleep.
rêver
dream
Series of images, emotions, sensations that occur during sleep.
rêve
daydream
A state of calm where one lets their imagination run free.
rêverie

Slang Meanings

Ideal or something perfect.
It's the dream that everyone wants.
C'est le rêvé que tout le monde veut.
To have one's head in the clouds.
He is always daydreaming, never focuses on his studies.
Il est toujours rêvé, ne se concentre jamais sur ses études.