awakening

• Qui éveille ou fait prendre conscience de quelque chose, ou qui sort du sommeil ou de l'inactivité.

Describes something that causes a person to become aware of something or to wake up from sleep or inactivity.

1. Becoming awareB2formal

   Describing a process of becoming conscious or aware of something.

   éveil (prise de conscience)

   • The country is experiencing an awakening interest in renewable energy.
   • She had an awakening realization about her true priorities.
   • The documentary was an awakening experience for many viewers.

   Synonymesdawningdevelopingemergingstirringwaking

2. Starting or beginningB2formal

   Describing the initial stage of something, often a new awareness or movement.

   émergent, naissant

   • The awakening spring brought new life to the garden.
   • His awakening curiosity led him to explore new subjects.
   • The awakening of the city after winter was beautiful.

   Synonymesbuddingdawningemergingfledglingincipientnascent

   Antonymescessationconclusiondeclinedormancyendingsleeptermination

• Nom désignant l'action de se réveiller après le sommeil, ou, au sens figuré, le moment où l'on prend conscience de quelque chose, comme une nouvelle compréhension ou une révélation.

A noun referring to the act of waking up from sleep, or more figuratively, the moment of becoming aware of something, such as a new realization or understanding.

1. A2formal

   The act of waking up from sleep or becoming conscious.

   réveil

   • His awakening was gentle, with sunlight streaming through the window.
   • She had a sudden awakening in the middle of the night.
   • The alarm clock caused a rude awakening.

   Synonymesarousalwakeningwaking

   Antonymessleepslumber

2. Realization or awarenessB2formal

   A moment when someone becomes aware of something important or realizes a truth.

   prise de conscience

   • The documentary was an awakening to the realities of climate change.
   • His travels led to a cultural awakening.
   • The scandal caused a political awakening among the citizens.

   Synonymesawarenessconsciousnessdiscoveryenlightenmentepiphanyinsightrealizationrecognitionrevelationunderstanding

3. Spiritual or intellectual renewalC1formal

   A period of increased spiritual or intellectual awareness and growth.

   Éveil spirituel ou intellectuel

   • The Renaissance was a great cultural awakening in Europe.
   • She experienced a spiritual awakening after the retreat.
   • The movement sparked an intellectual awakening across the country.

   Synonymesawarenessenlightenmentepiphanyinsightrealizationrebirthrenewalresurgencerevelationrevival

   Antonymesapathyignorancestagnation

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se réveiller ou de prendre conscience de quelque chose, souvent employé dans un contexte plus formel ou littéraire.

A verb used to indicate the act of waking up or becoming aware of something, often used in a more formal or literary context.

1. Wake up from sleepB1formal

   To stop sleeping; to become conscious after sleeping.

   se réveiller

   • She awakened at dawn to the sound of birds.
   • He was awakened by a loud noise outside.
   • The baby awakened from her nap feeling refreshed.

   Synonymesariserousestirwakewake up

   Antonymesdozenodsleepslumber

2. Become aware or activeB2formal

   To become aware of something or to stir into activity.

   S'éveiller, se réveiller (au sens figuré)

   • The documentary awakened his interest in environmental issues.
   • The speech awakened a sense of pride in the audience.
   • Her passion for art was awakened during her travels.

   Synonymesrealizerousestirwake up