S'épanouir (en. Thrive)

/se.pa.nu.iʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To reach a state of full realization or happiness.

She is thriving in her new job.

Elle s'épanouit dans son nouveau travail.

To develop or grow in a positive way.

Children thrive in a stimulating environment.

Les enfants s'épanouissent dans un environnement stimulant.

To express joy or inner flourishing.

He is flourishing more each day thanks to his passions.

Il s'épanouit chaque jour davantage grâce à ses passions.

This word comes from the prefix 's-' indicating a forward movement, and from the verb 'épanouir' which relates to development.

to thrive in life

To be happy and feel fulfilled in one’s life.

s'épanouir dans la vie

to help someone thrive

To provide support for someone to reach their full potential.

aider quelqu'un à s'épanouir

to flourish at work

To find satisfaction and fulfillment in one's professional environment.

s'épanouir au travail

flourishing

Action of fully developing, state of personal realization.

épanouissement

blooming

Who is in a state of happiness or flourishing development.

épanoui

thriving

Who is in full growth, in prosperity.

florissant

To be in one's element

Since he started doing what he loves, he is in his element and thriving.

Depuis qu'il fait ce qu'il aime, il est dans son élément et s'épanouit.

To be at the top

With her new relationship, she is really on top and flourishing.

Avec sa nouvelle relation, elle est vraiment au top et s'épanouit.