intoxicate

UK
/ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/
US
/ɪnˈtɑksɪˌkeɪt/

Traductions

intoxicateverb
intoxicated
Past Simple
intoxicated
Past Participle
intoxicating
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/
US
/ɪnˈtɑksɪˌkeɪt/
intoxiquerS’emploie pour l’alcool, les drogues ou une substance toxique.
The strong cocktail was enough to intoxicate him after just one drink.
Le cocktail corsé a suffi à l’intoxiquer après un seul verre.
enivrerAu sens figuré, pour exprimer un état d’exaltation ou d’enthousiasme intense.
The success of the project seemed to intoxicate the entire team, driving them to work even harder.
Le succès du projet semblait enivrer toute l’équipe, la poussant à travailler encore plus dur.
Traductions supplémentaires
empoisonnerPlus courant en français pour l’idée de poison ou de substance toxique.

Définitions

intoxicateverb
To cause someone to lose control of their faculties or behavior due to the consumption of alcohol or drugs.
The strong cocktail was enough to intoxicate him after just one drink.
To excite or elate someone to the point of enthusiasm or frenzy.
The success of the project seemed to intoxicate the entire team, driving them to work even harder.
To poison or impregnate with a toxic substance.
Industrial fumes can intoxicate workers if ventilation is poor.