Rêveurs (en. Dreamers)
[ʁɛ.vœʁ]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Individual who has dreams or aspirations.
Dreamers often have innovative ideas.
Les rêveurs ont souvent des idées novatrices.
Person who lives in a world of illusions.
She is considered a dreamer, always lost in her thoughts.
Elle est considérée comme une rêveuse, toujours perdue dans ses pensées.
A romantic or idealistic person.
Dreamers often seek beauty in the everyday.
Les rêveurs cherchent souvent la beauté dans le quotidien.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'rêver', from Latin 'somniare' which means 'to have dreams'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
see dreams
To have visions or hopes.
voir des rêves
to be in the clouds
To be distracted or daydreaming.
être dans les nuages
dream big
To have great aspirations.
rêver grand
Related Words
dream
A state of consciousness where the mind creates images and sensations, often during sleep.
rêve
to dream
The action of creating mental images during sleep or deeply thinking about something.
rêver
daydream
A contemplative or dreamy state of mind.
rêverie
Slang Meanings
Full-time dreamer
He is a full-time dreamer, spending his time imagining future scenarios.
Il est un rêveur à plein temps, il passe son temps à imaginer des scénarios futurs.
Frivolous dreamer
Don't pay attention to what he says, he's a frivolous dreamer.
Ne fais pas attention à ce qu'il dit, c'est un rêveur de pacotille.