envoler

Word: envoler

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Meaning in English

The French verb "envoler" means "to fly away" or "to take flight". It refers to the action of something or someone starting to fly or suddenly moving away quickly.

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Parts and Usage

• Base form: envoler

• Type: Regular -er verb

• Conjugation example:

  • Je m'envole (I take off / I fly away)
  • Ils s'envolent (They fly away / they take off)

• Pronominal form: s'envoler is often used reflexively to emphasize the subject flying away or disappearing.

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Meanings and Examples

1. To take flight:
   When a bird or insect begins to fly away suddenly.
   Ex: Les oiseaux s'envolent au bruit soudain.
   (The birds fly away at the sudden noise.)

2. Figurative: to disappear quickly or suddenly (as in money, opportunities, time):
   Ex: Mes économies se sont envolées après les vacances.
   (My savings flew away after the holidays.)

3. To leave quickly:
   Used for people or objects swiftly departing.
   Ex: Il s'est envolé pour Paris ce matin.
   (He flew to Paris this morning.)

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Synonyms

• décoller (for airplanes taking off)
• s'échapper (to escape)
• partir rapidement (to leave quickly)
• s’enfuir (to flee)

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Antonyms

• atterrir (to land, opposite of taking off)
• atterrissage (landing - noun)
• rester (to stay)

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Summary

Envoler commonly describes literal flight — animals, airplanes, or anything that suddenly starts to fly or move rapidly away—but can also be used figuratively for money or time that "flies away". Its reflexive s'envoler is the most frequent form.