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    S'évanouir (en. To faint)

    seː.va.nu.iʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To fall into a temporary state of unconsciousness.
    She fainted after seeing the scene.
    Elle s'est évanouie après avoir vu la scène.
    To gradually disappear.
    The memories of that day are gradually fading away.
    Les souvenirs de cette journée s'évanouissent peu à peu.
    To dissipate, to get lost.
    His enthusiasm faded after the announcement.
    Son enthousiasme s'est évanoui après l'annonce.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'evanouir', derived from Latin 'evanescere' meaning 'to disappear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to vanish into thin air
    To disappear without leaving a trace.
    s'évanouir dans la nature
    to fade away like a dream
    To fade away quickly, like a dream upon waking.
    s'évanouir comme un rêve

    Related Words

    evanescence
    The quality of that which fades away.
    évanescence
    evanescent
    That which vanishes, that which disappears.
    évanescent

    Slang Meanings

    To faint
    He was so scared that he fainted.
    Il a tellement eu peur qu'il est tombé dans les pommes.
    To disconnect
    After hearing the news, she completely disconnected.
    Après cette nouvelle, elle a carrément déconnecté.