spirit

• Nom désignant la partie non physique d'une personne, souvent liée à la conscience, à la personnalité ou à l'âme ; il peut aussi faire référence à un fantôme, à un être surnaturel, ou à une humeur ou une attitude particulière.

A noun referring to the non-physical part of a person, often associated with consciousness, personality, or soul; can also refer to a ghost, a supernatural being, or a particular mood or attitude.

1. Soul or non-physical essenceB1formal

   The non-physical part of a person that includes their character, feelings, and consciousness.

   Esprit (âme, essence immatérielle)

   • Many cultures believe the spirit lives on after death.
   • She felt his spirit was still with her.
   • The ceremony was meant to honor the spirits of ancestors.

   Synonymesanimaessencelife forcepsychesoulvital force

2. Energy or enthusiasmB1formal

   A strong sense of energy, enthusiasm, or determination.

   Cœur, ardeur

   • The team played with great spirit.
   • Her spirit never wavered despite the challenges.
   • He showed a lot of spirit during the competition.

   Synonymesanimationdrivedynamismenthusiasmfireget-up-and-gogustolivelinesspassionpepsparkvervevigorvimvitalityzealzest

   Antonymesapathylethargylistlessnesstorporweariness

3. B1formal

   A particular attitude or mood that influences behavior.

   Esprit (attitude ou humeur)

   • They approached the problem in a positive spirit.
   • The spirit of cooperation was evident in the meeting.
   • He spoke in a spirit of goodwill.

   Synonymesattitudecharacterdispositionframe of mindhumormoodmoraleoutlooktempertemperament

4. B2formal

   A strong alcoholic drink, such as whiskey, vodka, or gin.

   Alcool fort

   • He ordered a glass of spirits at the bar.
   • The store sells a wide variety of spirits.
   • She prefers spirits over beer or wine.

   Synonymesalcoholboozefirewaterhard liquorhoochliquorstrong drink

5. B2formal

   A supernatural being, such as a ghost, fairy, or demon.

   Être surnaturel

   • The old house was said to be haunted by a spirit.
   • Legends tell of forest spirits that protect the trees.
   • He claimed to have seen a spirit in the attic.

   Synonymesapparitiondemonfairyghostphantomshadespecterspookspritewraith

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'emporter ou d'enlever quelqu'un ou quelque chose rapidement et secrètement, souvent de manière mystérieuse ou surnaturelle.

A verb used to indicate the act of carrying away or taking someone or something swiftly and secretly, often in a mysterious or supernatural manner.

1. To carry away mysteriouslyB2formal

   To remove or take someone or something away quickly, secretly, or mysteriously.

   Emporter mystérieusement

   • The kidnappers spirited the child away in the middle of the night.
   • He was spirited out of the country before the trial could begin.
   • The documents were spirited from the office without anyone noticing.

   Synonymesabductcarry offkidnapsnatchwhisk

   Antonymeskeepreplacerestoreretainreturn

Variantes phrasalspirit awayspirit offspirit up