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smitten

/ˈsmɪtən/

Translations

smittenadjective

more smitten

Comp.

most smitten

Super.

/ˈsmɪtən/

éprisAu sens de « amoureux, sous le charme » ; s’emploie souvent avec de.

She was completely smitten with her new puppy, spending every moment she could with it.

Elle était complètement éprise de son nouveau chiot et passait avec lui chaque instant possible.

frappéAu sens de « atteint, touché par une maladie, un malheur ou un choc ». S’accorde selon le contexte.

He was smitten with a sudden bout of flu that left him bedridden for days.

Il a été frappé par une brusque grippe qui l’a cloué au lit pendant des jours.

Additional translations

fouFamilier, surtout dans l’expression « fou/folle de ».

Synonyms

in love

smittenpast participle

/ˈsmɪt.ən/

Past participle of the verb "smite" used adjectivally.

atteintAu sens de « frappé, touché, atteint par une force, une maladie ou une calamité ». S’accorde selon le contexte.

The coastal town was smitten by a violent storm.

La ville côtière a été atteinte par une violente tempête.

Additional translations

frappéPlus général ; possible dans un registre courant.

Synonyms

smiteverb

smitten

Past Participle

smote

Past Simple

smitten

Past Participle

smiting

Gerund

/smaɪt/

frapperSens général et littéraire.

The knight vowed to smite his enemies with his sword.

Le chevalier jura de frapper ses ennemis avec son épée.

vaincreSens martial ou figuré.

The army was determined to smite the opposing forces in battle.

L'armée était déterminée à vaincre les forces adverses au combat.

Additional translations

foudroyerSens figuré ; effet soudain et puissant.

Synonyms

smitepast participle

smitten

Smitten functions as an adjective meaning deeply affected or enamoured.

éprisSurtout pour l'amour ou l'admiration soudaine.

He was so smitten that he could hardly speak her name.

Il était tellement épris qu'il pouvait à peine prononcer son nom.

Synonyms

Definitions

smittenadjective

Overwhelmed or struck by a strong feeling of attraction or affection.

She was completely smitten with her new puppy, spending every moment she could with it.

Affected by something overwhelming, such as a disease or emotion.

He was smitten with a sudden bout of flu that left him bedridden for days.

smittenpast participle

Struck, hit, or afflicted, especially by a force, disease, or calamity.

The coastal town was smitten by a violent storm.

smiteverb

To strike with a firm blow.

The knight vowed to smite his enemies with his sword.

To defeat or conquer.

The army was determined to smite the opposing forces in battle.

To afflict or attack with a sudden and powerful effect.

The villagers feared that the gods would smite them with a terrible plague.

To affect someone suddenly and deeply with an emotion, especially love or admiration.

He was smitten with her beauty and spoke of nothing else.

smitepast participle

Deeply affected suddenly and strongly, especially by love, attraction, or admiration; enamoured.

He was so smitten that he could hardly speak her name.