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encouraged
UK
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒd/
US
/ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒd/
Translations
Used adjectivally to describe someone who has been given confidence, hope, or support.
After receiving positive feedback from her mentor, she felt encouraged to pursue her project with renewed enthusiasm.
Après avoir reçu des commentaires positifs de son mentor, elle s'est sentie encouragée à poursuivre son projet avec un enthousiasme renouvelé.
encouraged
Past Simple
encouraged
Past Simple
encouraged
Past Participle
encouraging
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/
US
/ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒ/
Her parents always encourage her to pursue her dreams.
Ses parents l'encouragent toujours à poursuivre ses rêves.
Additional translations
encouraged
Used when the past participle 'encouraged' functions as an adjective, e.g. 'She felt encouraged.'.
Many participants left the workshop feeling encouraged.
De nombreux participants ont quitté l'atelier en se sentant encouragés.
Definitions
After receiving positive feedback from her mentor, she felt encouraged to pursue her project with renewed enthusiasm.
Her parents always encourage her to pursue her dreams.
The new policy is designed to encourage investment in renewable energy.
The teacher encouraged the students to ask questions.
Many participants left the workshop feeling encouraged.