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    Verve (en. Verve)

    /vɛʁv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Momentum, energy, or enthusiasm, often in artistic creation.
    His new painting is filled with verve and passion.
    Son nouveau tableau est rempli de verve et de passion.
    Quality of a work or performance that manifests great intensity.
    The verve of her poetry captivates all her readers.
    La verve de sa poésie captive tous ses lecteurs.
    Ability to communicate with strength and conviction.
    She spoke with a verve that impressed the audience.
    Elle a parlé avec une verve qui a impressionné l'auditoire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin "verba," meaning "words" or "discourse."

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have verve
    To be full of energy and enthusiasm.
    avoir de la verve
    to speak with verve
    To express oneself in a passionate and convincing manner.
    parler avec verve
    a contagious verve
    An enthusiasm that inspires others.
    une verve contagieuse

    Related Words

    vehemence
    Strength and intensity in the expression of ideas.
    véhémence
    momentum
    Movement or impulse that denotes great energy.
    élan
    ardor
    Passion and intensity in feelings or action.
    ardeur

    Slang Meanings

    To have style or flair.
    He is always dressed with verve.
    Il est toujours habillé avec verve.
    To be full of personality.
    She has a lot of verve in her attitude.
    Elle a beaucoup de verve dans son attitude.