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    S'emporta (en. Got carried away)

    /sɑ̃pɔʁta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express a strong emotion, often impulsively.
    He lost his temper when he heard the unfair accusations.
    Il s'emporta lorsqu'il entendit les accusations injustes.
    To give in to a passionate reaction.
    She snapped at her brother because of an argument.
    Elle s'emporta contre son frère à cause d'une dispute.
    To suddenly become angry.
    He flew off the handle for no apparent reason.
    Il s'emporta sans raison apparente.

    Etymology

    The verb porter combined with the prefix 's'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lose one's temper easily
    Reacting excessively to a situation.
    s'emporter facilement
    to lash out at someone
    Getting angry because of someone.
    s'emporter contre quelqu'un
    to get worked up over nothing
    Getting upset over trivial matters.
    s'emporter pour un rien

    Related Words

    outburst
    The action of losing one's temper, sudden anger.
    emportement
    outpouring
    A violent manifestation when a person loses their temper.
    déchaînement
    passion
    An intense emotion that can lead to losing one's temper.
    passion

    Slang Meanings

    To go mad with rage.
    When he saw that, he lost his temper like never before.
    Quand il a vu ça, il s'est emporté comme jamais.
    To lose one’s composure.
    She blew up at the slightest provocation.
    Elle s'est emportée à la moindre provocation.