Réveillés (en. Woke up)
/ʁe.vɛ.je/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Not sleeping.
The children are awake; they can play.
Les enfants sont réveillés, ils peuvent jouer.
Having become aware of something.
He is finally aware of the situation.
Il est enfin réveillé sur la situation.
Being alerted or aware.
We woke up to the sound of rain.
Nous sommes réveillés au bruit de la pluie.
Etymology
From the verb 'réveiller' with the suffix '-ed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to wake up
To transition from the state of sleep to the state of wakefulness.
se réveiller
awakened for a long time
To have been conscious for some time.
réveillé depuis longtemps
to wake someone up
To bring someone out of their sleep.
réveiller quelqu'un
Related Words
to wake
The action of bringing someone out of their sleep.
réveiller
alarm
A device or moment that allows one to wake up.
réveil
to awaken
To bring to a state of awareness or alertness.
éveiller
Slang Meanings
To be alert in a situation.
He is always alert when it comes to work.
Il est toujours réveillé quand il s'agit de travail.
To not sleep during an event.
We stayed awake all night at the party.
On est restés réveillés toute la nuit à la fête.