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    Rêvant (en. Dreaming)

    /ʁɛ.vɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    The state of someone who dreams, often associated with imagination or idealized visions.
    She has a dreaming gaze while contemplating the landscape.
    Elle a un regard rêvant en contemplant le paysage.
    Characterized by a fairy-tale or fantastical quality.
    This painting has a dreamy atmosphere that transports the observer.
    Ce tableau a une atmosphère rêvante qui transporte l'observateur.
    Evokes the idea of a dream or a vision.
    His words were full of dreamy thoughts for the future.
    Ses paroles étaient pleines de pensées rêvantes pour l'avenir.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'rêver', which means to have thoughts or visions during sleep.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dreaming with open eyes
    To get lost in one's thoughts while being awake.
    rêvant les yeux ouverts
    to be in a dream
    To be completely absorbed in one's thoughts or fantasies.
    être dans un rêve
    dreaming of a better world
    To aspire to an ideal or desired future.
    rêvant d'un monde meilleur

    Related Words

    dream
    A state of consciousness or a mental experience occurring during sleep.
    rêve
    daydream
    A state of contemplation or reflection that can be distracting.
    rêverie
    vision
    An image or concept that forms in the mind.
    vision

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the clouds
    He is always in the clouds when talking about his vacation.
    Il est toujours dans les nuages quand il parle de ses vacances.
    To have one's head in the stars
    She has her head in the stars when thinking about her future.
    Elle a la tête dans les étoiles en pensant à son futur.