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    S'éveiller (en. To wake up)

    /s.e.ve.je/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To stop sleeping.
    He woke up to the sound of the alarm.
    Il s'est éveillé au son de l'alarme.
    To become aware of something.
    She awakened to the reality of things.
    Elle s'est éveillée à la réalité des choses.
    To be reborn to a new understanding or sensitivity.
    They awakened to the importance of ecology.
    Ils se sont éveillés à l'importance de l'écologie.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'esveiller', related to 'e–' and 'veiller'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wake up with the birds
    To wake up very early in the morning.
    s'éveiller avec les oiseaux
    to wake up slowly
    To emerge from sleep gradually.
    s'éveiller lentement
    to awaken to oneself
    To become aware of one's own feelings and thoughts.
    s'éveiller à soi-même

    Related Words

    awakening
    The process of becoming aware or attaining knowledge.
    éveil
    watch
    The state of being awake or remaining alert.
    veille
    alarm
    The act of coming out of sleep.
    réveil

    Slang Meanings

    To shake off mental stupor.
    Since he started this project, he has really come alive.
    Depuis qu'il a commencé ce projet, il s'est vraiment éveillé.
    To stay awake late into the night.
    We partied late into the night and all woke up together.
    On a fait la fête jusqu'à tard et on s'est tous éveillés ensemble.