Vertige (en. Vertigo)

/vɛʁtiʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Sensation of discomfort, imbalance, caused by a high position.

I felt dizzy looking down from the bridge.

J'ai ressenti un vertige en regardant en bas du pont.

State of excitement or confusion, often linked to intense emotions.

The dizziness of love struck me from our first meeting.

Le vertige de l'amour m'a frappé dès notre première rencontre.

Impression of rotation or movement, often associated with balance disorders.

He experiences dizziness due to his seasickness.

Il éprouve un vertige à cause de son mal de mer.

The word 'dizziness' comes from the Latin 'vertigo', which means 'giddiness'.

to be dizzy

To feel a sensation of lightheadedness or discomfort due to height.

avoir le vertige

the dizziness of success

A feeling of excitement or anxiety related to great success.

vertige de la réussite

to be on the edge of dizziness

To be in a situation where one feels strong tension or excitement.

être au bord du vertige

to give someone dizziness

To provoke a sensation of lightheadedness through a perspective or situation.

donner le vertige

lightheadedness

Sensation of imbalance or dizziness.

étourdissement

giddiness

Sensation of confusion and instability related to a high position.

tournis

imbalance

Lack of balance, causing a feeling of falling.

déséquilibre

To be in a state of intense excitement.

This party completely put me in a dizziness!

Cette fête m'a complètement mis en vertige!

To feel lost or confused in a complex situation.

All these numbers make me dizzy.

Tous ces chiffres me mettent en vertige.