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    Soûl (en. Drunk)

    suhl

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Characterized by intoxication due to alcohol.
    He is always drunk at parties.
    Il est toujours soûl lors des fêtes.
    State of confusion or disorientation caused by alcohol.
    She talks in a slurred way after two drinks.
    Elle parle de manière soûle après deux verres.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin 'sublatus', meaning 'raised' or 'removed', in reference to the state of intoxication.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be as drunk as a barrel
    To be very drunk.
    être soûl comme une barrique
    drunk to the dregs
    To be extremely drunk.
    soûl jusqu'à la lie
    to have a tipsy mind
    To be in a state of loss of clarity.
    avoir l'esprit soûl

    Related Words

    intoxication
    State of a person who has consumed alcohol in large quantities.
    ivresse
    debauchery
    Behavior characterized by excess in alcohol or pleasure.
    débauche
    alcoholism
    Dependence on alcohol.
    alcoolisme

    Slang Meanings

    Buried under the table
    He fell under the table after a few drinks.
    Il est tombé sous la table après quelques verres.
    Well watered
    The party was well watered; everyone was drunk.
    La fête a été bien arrosée, tout le monde était soûl.
    To stumble home
    He stumbled home, visibly drunk.
    Il est rentré en titubant, visiblement soûl.