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roused

UK
/raʊzd/
US
/raʊzd/

Translations

rousedpast participle
UK
/raʊzd/
US
/raʊzd/
More precise categorisation: the word is a past participle used adjectivally.
réveilléSens physique: tiré du sommeil ou de l’inactivité.
The roused crowd began to cheer as the band took the stage.
La foule réveillée a commencé à applaudir lorsque le groupe est monté sur scène.
éveilléSens figuré: stimulé, suscité, surtout pour une émotion, un intérêt ou une réaction.
Her roused curiosity led her to investigate the mysterious noise.
Sa curiosité éveillée l’a poussée à enquêter sur le bruit mystérieux.
rouseverb

roused

Past Simple

roused
Past Simple
roused
Past Participle
rousing
Gerund
UK
/raʊz/
US
/raʊz/
réveillerSens courant : tirer du sommeil ou d’un état d’inconscience.
She gently roused him from his deep slumber.
Elle l’a doucement réveillé de son profond sommeil.
exciterSens courant : provoquer une émotion forte ou pousser à l’action.
The speech was designed to rouse the crowd to action.
Le discours était conçu pour exciter la foule à agir.
se réveillerSens intransitif : se réveiller ou devenir actif après une période de sommeil, de repos ou d’inactivité.
He roused just before dawn and set out on the trail.
Il s’est réveillé juste avant l’aube et s’est mis en route sur le sentier.
Additional translations
stimulerSens figuré : sortir d’un état d’inactivité ou d’apathie.
Synonyms
awaken
arouse
stir
excite
stimulate
provoke
incite
rouse up
Antonyms
calm
quiet
put to sleep
rousepast participle

roused

Describes something that has been awakened or stirred up (e.g. "a roused bear").
réveilléSens passif : sorti du sommeil ou de l’inactivité.
The roused crowd erupted in applause.
La foule réveillée a éclaté en applaudissements.
Additional translations
stimuléSens figuré : remis en mouvement, sorti de l’apathie.
Synonyms
awakened
woken
awoken
aroused
stirred
stirred up
excited
animated
stimulated
agitated
provoked
galvanized
roused (rare alternative)

Definitions

rousedpast participle
Awakened or stirred from sleep or inactivity.
The roused crowd began to cheer as the band took the stage.
Stimulated to action or heightened emotion.
Her roused curiosity led her to investigate the mysterious noise.
rouseverb
To wake someone up from sleep or unconsciousness.
She gently roused him from his deep slumber.
To stir up or incite strong emotions or actions.
The speech was designed to rouse the crowd to action.
To bring out of a state of inactivity or apathy.
The news of the promotion roused him from his lethargy.
To wake up or become active after a period of sleep, rest, or inactivity.
He roused just before dawn and set out on the trail.
rousepast participle
Awakened or stirred from inactivity, apathy, or sleep.
The roused crowd erupted in applause.
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