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    Surexcitation (en. Overexcitement)

    /syʁɛksitaʃjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Emotional state characterized by excessive agitation.
    The child's heightened excitement was evident before the party.
    La surexcitation de l'enfant était évidente avant la fête.
    Intense emotional reaction to a specific stimulus.
    She was in a state of heightened excitement at the announcement of her concert.
    Elle était dans une état de surexcitation à l'annonce de son concert.
    Excitement beyond the normal, often related to a state of stress.
    His heightened excitement during the exam affected his performance.
    Sa surexcitation durant l'examen a affecté ses performances.

    Etymology

    Derived from the prefix 'sûr-' and the word 'excitation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a state of heightened excitement
    To be in a state of excessive agitation.
    être en surexcitation
    to cause heightened excitement
    To provoke intense agitation in someone.
    causer une surexcitation
    to poorly manage heightened excitement
    Not knowing how to control a state of excessive excitement.
    mal gérer la surexcitation

    Related Words

    excitement
    State or sensation of being stirred up, often associated with anticipation.
    excitation
    agitation
    Disordered movement or emotional turmoil.
    agitation
    stimulation
    Action of eliciting a reaction or interest.
    stimulation

    Slang Meanings

    To be overly excited about something.
    He's hyper, he's in a state of heightened excitement!
    Il est hyper, il est en mode surexcitation !
    To go beyond reasonable limits due to excitement.
    Don't make a big deal out of a small detail.
    Ne fais pas de la surexcitation pour un petit détail.