Rêvée (en. Dreamed)

/ʁɛve/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A mental state where one experiences images and sensations similar to those of a dream while awake.
During her daydream, she imagined a perfect world.
Lors de sa rêverie, elle imagina un monde parfait.
A vision or an idealized project in a state of consciousness.
Her dream of becoming an artist has never left her.
Sa rêvée de devenir artiste ne l’a jamais quittée.

Etymology

From the French verb 'rêver', deriving from the Latin 'somniare', which means to dream.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Daydreaming
Being absorbed in one's thoughts, imagining without being asleep.
rêver les yeux ouverts
To be in a daydream
Being immersed in one's thoughts, not paying attention to what is happening around.
être dans une rêverie
Dream of a better world
Having hope or desire for an ideal existence.
rêver d'un monde meilleur

Related Words

To dream
Having visions or thoughts during sleep or wakefulness.
rêver
Dream
A mental experience, often imaginary or fantastical.
rêve

Slang Meanings

Being lost in one's thoughts or in a dream.
He is so lost in his daydream that he doesn't hear me talking.
Il est tellement dans sa rêvée qu'il ne m'entend pas parler.
Speaking in an unrealistic or idealistic way.
She is always daydreaming about her future.
Elle est toujours en train de faire des rêvées sur son futur.