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emportement

outburst of anger, fit of rage

noun ahm-port-MAHN Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Emportement refers to a sudden violent loss of temper, stronger than simple colère (anger). Dans un moment d'emportement (in a fit of rage) is a typical context. The verb s'emporter means to fly into a rage; il s'est emporté contre son collègue means he flew off the handle at his colleague. The word implies a loss of self-control.

Examples

"Dans un emportement, il a claqué la porte."

Natural Translation

In a fit of rage, he slammed the door.

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