Réveillant (en. Awakening)
/ʁe.vɛ.jɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That which wakes up or helps to wake up.
Coffee is a stimulating drink.
Le café est un boisson réveillant.
That which awakens the mind or promotes alertness.
This music has a stimulating effect on me.
Cette musique a un effet réveillant sur moi.
Dynamic and energizing.
His speech was so stimulating that the audience was captivated.
Son discours était tellement réveillant que l'auditoire était captivé.
Etymology
From the French verb 'réveiller', meaning 'to bring someone to the state of wakefulness'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a stimulating moment
a moment that stimulates or awakens interest or enthusiasm.
un moment réveillant
stimulating coffee
coffee that is particularly strong or effective in keeping one awake.
café réveillant
a stimulating speech
a speech that excites and motivates the audience.
un discours réveillant
Related Words
alarm clock
The action of bringing back to the state of wakefulness.
réveil
to awaken
To bring someone out of their sleep.
réveiller
to awaken
To bring to awareness or to give life to something.
éveiller
Slang Meanings
Something that gives a boost.
That movie was super stimulating; I couldn't stop laughing.
Ce film était super réveillant, je n'ai pas pu m'arrêter de rire.
An event that livens up the evening.
The evening was lively thanks to the DJ.
La soirée a été réveillante grâce à DJ.