smitten

UK
/ˈsmɪtən/
US
/ˈsmɪtən/
smittenadjective
more smitten
Comp.
most smitten
Super.
UK
/ˈsmɪtən/
US
/ˈsmɪtən/
Traducciones
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.
Traducciones adicionales
fouFamilier, surtout dans l’expression « fou/folle de ».
Definiciones
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
UK
/ˈsmɪt.ən/
US
/ˈsmɪt.ən/
Past participle of the verb "smite" used adjectivally.
Traducciones
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.
Traducciones adicionales
frappéPlus général ; possible dans un registre courant.
Definiciones
Struck, hit, or afflicted, especially by a force, disease, or calamity.
The coastal town was smitten by a violent storm.
smiteverb

smitten

Past Participle

smote
Past Simple
smitten
Past Participle
smiting
Gerund
UK
/smaɪt/
US
/smaɪt/
Traducciones
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.
Traducciones adicionales
foudroyerSens figuré ; effet soudain et puissant.
Definiciones
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

smitten

Smitten functions as an adjective meaning deeply affected or enamoured.
Traducciones
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.
Definiciones
Deeply affected suddenly and strongly, especially by love, attraction, or admiration; enamoured.
He was so smitten that he could hardly speak her name.
smitenoun
Definiciones
A heavy blow or stroke with a weapon or the hand.
The knight delivered a powerful smite to his opponent's shield.
A sudden and powerful effect or influence.
A sudden smite of guilt overwhelmed him as he recalled his actions.
smitegerund / present participle
Definiciones
Striking, afflicting, or causing sharp distress or destruction.
A smiting wind lashed the shoreline all night.