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ivre
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (inebriated)
a. drunk
Si je finis ce cocktail, je serai ivre avant la fin du dîner.If I finish this cocktail, I'll be drunk before dinner is over.
2. (figurative) (overcome; used with "de")
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
Après leurs fiançailles, Élise et Matt étaient ivres de bonheur.After their engagement, Élise and Matt were overjoyed.
André était ivre de colère après avoir perdu tout son argent au casino.André was seething with rage after losing all his money at the casino.
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