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    S'envolaient (en. Flew away)

    /sɑ̃.vɔ.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To head towards the sky by gaining altitude.
    The birds took flight at sunrise.
    Les oiseaux s'envolaient dès le lever du soleil.
    To escape or leave quickly.
    The children flew away laughing towards the park.
    Les enfants s'envolaient en riant vers le parc.
    To be carried away by an upward movement.
    The autumn leaves were blowing in the wind.
    Les feuilles d'automne s'envolaient dans le vent.

    Etymology

    From 'envoler', from the Latin 'involare' which means 'to fly in' or 'to rise in the air'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to soar towards new horizons
    Explore new opportunities or experiences.
    s'envoler vers de nouveaux horizons
    to fly away in the blink of an eye
    Leave very quickly.
    s'envoler en un clin d'œil
    dreams take flight
    Aspirations can easily disappear.
    les rêves s'envolent

    Related Words

    takeoff
    Action of rising into the air.
    envol
    to fly
    To move through the air.
    voler

    Slang Meanings

    To leave quickly and discreetly.
    He took off without telling anyone.
    Il s'est s'envolé sans prévenir personne.
    To be overwhelmed by positive emotions.
    When she received her award, she soared with joy.
    Quand elle a reçu son prix, elle s'est envoletée de joie.