l’ivre
drunk
Se dit d’une personne qui a trop bu d’alcool et qui perd le contrôle de ses gestes ou de ses paroles.
The French word "ivre" translates to "drunk" or "intoxicated." It is an adjective used to describe someone who has consumed alcohol to the point where their physical and mental abilities are impaired.
Synonyms and differences:
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Saoul: Another synonym for "drunk," "saoul" also carries a colloquial tone. It refers specifically to someone who has had too much to drink but is often used informally and can be perceived as less formal than "ivre."
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Pompette: This term has a lighter connotation, usually describing someone who is slightly tipsy, as opposed to fully drunk. It’s often used to indicate a more mild state of inebriation.
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Éméché: This term is akin to "tipsy" in English, and it indicates a mildly intoxicated state, less severe than "ivre." It can suggest that someone is not fully impaired yet.
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Ivre mort: A phrase that intensifies "ivre," meaning "dead drunk," indicating a very high level of intoxication.
While "ivre" generally refers to a state of drunkenness, the associated synonyms have their own nuances, indicating varying degrees of alcohol consumption and states of inebriation. Understanding context is crucial for choosing the appropriate term.
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Examples
Cet homme marche comme s'il était ivre.adjective
That man walks as if he were drunk.
Les marins ivres chantaient joyeusement sur le pont.adjective
The drunk sailors were singing joyfully on the deck.
Elle a refusé de conduire parce qu’elle se sentait ivre après la fête.adjective
She refused to drive because she felt drunk after the party.
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