Timbré (en. Stamp)

[tɛ̃bʁe]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to a person who has consumed a psychoactive substance.

He was bonkers after taking drugs.

Il était timbré après avoir pris de la drogue.

Can also refer to someone with somewhat crazy ideas.

This artist is really eccentric; he has unique ideas.

Cet artiste est vraiment timbré, il a des idées uniques.

Used to describe a state of hilarity or an eccentric personality.

She has a distinctive laugh that resonates throughout the room.

Elle a un rire timbré qui résonne dans toute la pièce.

Derived from the verb 'to stamp', which means to mark or sign, used here in a figurative sense.

to be bonkers

To be a bit crazy or eccentric.

être timbré

to have a distinctive tone

To have a characteristic or recognizable voice.

avoir le timbre

to be eccentric

To be in a state of excitement or temporary madness.

être à timbré

stamp

The imprint or mark left by an instrument.

timbre

postage stamp

A piece of adhesive paper used to pay for the sending of a letter.

timbre postal

vocal tone

The quality of a person's voice sound.

timbre vocal

Refers to a person who has abused drugs.

After that evening, he was completely bonkers.

Après cette soirée, il était complètement timbré.

Applies to something bizarre or absurd.

This idea is a bit crazy, but why not?

Cette idée est un peu timbrée, mais pourquoi pas?