emporté

This is the 2894th most frequent French word.

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emporté

"Emporté" means "carried away" or "quick-tempered."


In this sentence, "emporté" is used in the reflexive verb "s'emporter," which means to lose one's temper or get carried away emotionally.

Il s'est emporté lorsqu'il a entendu la nouvelle.

He lost his temper when he heard the news.


Here, "emporté" is used in the sense of physically carrying something away, indicating motion.

Le vent avait emporté son chapeau vers la rivière.

The wind had carried his hat towards the river.


In this context, "emportée" is used figuratively to suggest being consumed or driven by an intense emotion or focus.

Elle est emportée par sa passion et travaille sans relâche.

She is driven by her passion and works tirelessly.