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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesímpetu
Pronunciation / Transliteration: im-pe-tu
"Bailó con mucho ímpetu."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Energy, style, and enthusiasm in action or performance.
"The dancer performed with such élan that the audience was captivated." - 2
A vigorous spirit or enthusiasm.
"Her élan in pursuing her goals inspired everyone around her."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'élan' originates from the French word meaning 'a rush' or 'a leap', derived from the Old French 'eslan', which itself comes from the Latin 'explanare', meaning 'to explain' or 'to unfold'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a sense of enthusiasm and vigor in English usage.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Élan" is said worldwide
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élan
Transliteration: é-lan
"Elle a dansé avec un grand élan."
Elan
Transliteration: e-lan
"Sie tanzte mit viel Elan."
slancio
Transliteration: slan-cho
"Ha ballato con grande slancio."
ímpetu
Transliteration: im-pe-tu
"Bailó con mucho ímpetu."
ímpeto
Transliteration: im-pe-to
"Ela dançou com muito ímpeto."
उत्साह
Transliteration: utsāh
"उसने उत्साह के साथ नृत्य किया।"
热情
Transliteration: rèqíng
"她充满热情地跳舞。"
열정
Transliteration: yeoljeong
"그녀는 열정적으로 춤을 췄다."
情熱
Transliteration: jōnetsu
"彼女は情熱を持って踊った。"
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