No. 9,757 in French
envolées
"Envolées" means "flights" or "soaring" and can also refer to "outbursts" or "eloquent expressions," depending on context.
In a sentence
Les envolées des oiseaux au lever du soleil sont magnifiques.
The flights of birds at sunrise are magnificent.
Here, 'envolées' is used to describe the upward flights or ascension of birds, which can be interpreted as 'flights' or 'soarings' in English.
Ses envolées poétiques ont captivé le public.
His poetic flights captivated the audience.
This usage refers to a metaphorical sense, where 'envolées' represents the elevated and inspiring quality of poetic expressions, often emotional or dramatic speaking.
Les envolées des prix rendent la vie difficile pour beaucoup.
The soaring prices make life difficult for many.
In this sentence, 'envolées' is used figuratively to describe the sharp increase or sudden rise, like a 'soaring up' in prices or values.
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