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    S'éveilla (en. Woke up)

    /s.ev.e.ja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To become aware of one's environment after a sleep.
    She gently awoke at sunrise.
    Elle s'est éveillée doucement au lever du soleil.
    To realize something, to start understanding.
    He awakened to the reality of the situation.
    Il s'éveilla à la réalité de la situation.
    To develop an increased awareness or sensitivity.
    She awakened to art and culture during her trip.
    Elle s'éveilla à l'art et à la culture lors de son voyage.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'éveiller', which comes from the Old French 'eveiller', itself originating from the Latin 'evigilare' meaning 'to wake up'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to awaken to life
    To begin to experience a deeper consciousness of life's realities.
    s'éveiller à la vie
    to awaken to oneself
    To become aware of one's own identity and needs.
    s'éveiller à soi-même
    to awaken to the senses
    To become more sensitive to sensory stimuli.
    s'éveiller aux sens

    Related Words

    awakening
    A state of awareness or vigilance.
    éveil
    waking
    The action of coming out of sleep.
    réveil
    consciousness
    The perception of one's existence and environment.
    conscience

    Slang Meanings

    To suddenly realize something.
    He finally awakened to the fact that he was neglecting her.
    Il a enfin s'éveillé sur le fait qu'il la négligeait.
    To be alerted in an unexpected context.
    After the discussion, he became aware of the seriousness of the situation.
    Après la discussion, il s'est éveillé à la gravité de la situation.