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    Vapeurs (en. Vapors)

    [vapœʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of matter composed of dispersed particles floating in the air.
    The vapors of water rise into the warm air.
    Les vapeurs de l'eau s'élèvent dans l'air chaud.
    Gas or smoke emitted from burning substances or evaporation.
    Toxic vapors are dangerous to health.
    Les vapeurs toxiques sont dangereuses pour la santé.
    Emissions of vapor during a chemical process.
    The vapors released during the experiment are captured by a ventilation system.
    Les vapeurs qui se dégagent lors de l'expérience sont captées par un système de ventilation.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vapor', meaning 'steam, breath'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vapors of happiness
    a feeling of euphoria or joy.
    des vapeurs de bonheur
    pay the price of the vapors
    face the consequences of one's actions.
    payer le prix des vapeurs

    Related Words

    vaporize
    Transformation of a liquid into vapor.
    vaporiser
    vaporization
    Process of transforming a substance into vapor.
    vaporisation
    evaporation
    Transition from liquid to vapor state.
    évaporation

    Slang Meanings

    To have one's head in the clouds.
    When he talks, it seems like he's in the vapors.
    Quand il parle, on dirait qu'il est dans les vapeurs.
    To be under the influence of substance consumption.
    After a boozy evening, he was completely in the vapors.
    Après une soirée arrosée, il était complètement dans les vapeurs.