rave

UK
/reɪv/
US
/reɪv/

Translations

ravenoun
raves
pl
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US
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raveAnglicisme courant pour une fête techno.
The warehouse was transformed into a vibrant rave with lights and music that lasted all night.
L’entrepôt a été transformé en rave animée avec des lumières et de la musique qui ont duré toute la nuit.
dithyrambeSurtout pour un éloge ou une appréciation très enthousiaste.
The new play received rave reviews from critics, boosting its popularity.
La nouvelle pièce a reçu des dithyrambes de la part des critiques, ce qui a renforcé sa popularité.
raveverb
raved
Past Simple
raved
Past Participle
raving
Gerund
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US
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divaguerQuand la parole devient incohérente ou délirante.
He began to rave about conspiracies and secret societies, making little sense to those around him.
Il a commencé à divaguer sur des conspirations et des sociétés secrètes, n’ayant guère de sens pour ceux qui l’entouraient.
encenserPour exprimer une admiration enthousiaste.
She raved about the new restaurant, saying it was the best meal she had ever had.
Elle n’a cessé d’encenser le nouveau restaurant, disant que c’était le meilleur repas qu’elle ait jamais pris.
Additional translations
raverAnglicisme familier pour participer à une rave.
raveadjective
UK
/reɪv/
US
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Used attributively before a noun to describe highly enthusiastic approval (e.g., "rave reviews").
dithyrambiqueS’emploie surtout avant un nom pour un jugement très favorable.
The singer’s latest album received rave reviews from every major magazine.
Le dernier album de la chanteuse a reçu des critiques dithyrambiques de la part de tous les grands magazines.
Additional translations
raveAnglicisme dans le registre de la musique et des soirées.

Definitions

ravenoun
A lively party or gathering involving dancing and music, often held in a large space and featuring electronic music.
The warehouse was transformed into a vibrant rave with lights and music that lasted all night.
An enthusiastic review or appraisal of something, often used in the context of media or entertainment.
The new play received rave reviews from critics, boosting its popularity.
raveverb
To speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration.
She raved about the new restaurant, saying it was the best meal she had ever had.
To talk wildly or incoherently, as if one were delirious or insane.
He began to rave about conspiracies and secret societies, making little sense to those around him.
To attend or take part in a rave party.
They planned to rave all night at the music festival.
raveadjective
Expressing or conveying very enthusiastic approval; highly favourable (only before a noun).
The singer’s latest album received rave reviews from every major magazine.
Relating to or characteristic of electronic dance music, parties, or the youth subculture associated with such events (attributive).
She bought a pair of neon boots to complete her rave outfit for the festival.