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    S'éveille (en. Wakes up)

    /s.e.vɛj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To begin to be aware after sleep.
    She awakens gently to the song of the birds.
    Elle s'éveille doucement au chant des oiseaux.
    To become aware of or realize something.
    He awakens to the reality of the surrounding problems.
    Il s'éveille à la réalité des problèmes environnants.
    To reach a new state of mind or understanding.
    He awakens to his responsibilities as an adult.
    Il s'éveille à ses responsabilités en tant qu'adulte.

    Etymology

    Comes from Old French 'esveillier', meaning 'to awaken' or 'to make aware'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to awaken to realities
    To begin to understand or realize the truth of a situation.
    s'éveiller aux réalités
    to awaken to life
    To begin to appreciate life and its experiences.
    s'éveiller à la vie
    the awakening of consciousness
    The process by which people become aware of their rights and realities.
    l'éveil des consciences

    Related Words

    awakening
    Action of coming out of sleep, becoming aware.
    éveil
    alarm clock
    A device to wake up or the act of waking up.
    réveil
    consciousness
    State of knowing what is happening around oneself.
    conscience

    Slang Meanings

    To wake up suddenly.
    He woke up as if he had just had a nightmare.
    Il s'est éveillé comme s'il venait de faire un cauchemar.
    To have a sudden realization.
    After the discussion, she awakened to the truth.
    Après la discussion, elle s'est éveillée à la vérité.