French word

effervescence

Pronunciation

IPA/efɛʁvesɑ̃s/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfizz

Example

L'effervescence de cette boisson est agréable.

The fizz of this drink is pleasant.

Illustration for effervescence (fizz)

More examples

On ressent l'effervescence de la foule pendant le concert.

You can feel the crowd's excitement during the concert.

Core concept

Bubbles rising and bursting in a liquid, or the same bubbling energy in an excited crowd.

Common phrases

  • l'effervescence de la foule

    the crowd's excitement

  • l'effervescence de la ville

    the city's vibrancy

Similar words

mousse: A soft layer of foam forming on a liquid's surface.
bulle: A round pocket of air in a liquid or in the air.
vivacité: Energy and quickness in movement or response.

Definition in French

Décrit la présence de bulles et le mouvement qu'elles créent dans un liquide, ou par extension une vive agitation.

Word origin

French effervescence comes through Latin effervescentia, based on effervescere, 'boil up', from ex- 'out' and fervere 'boil'.

Usage tips

  • Effervescence is feminine, so the usual form is une effervescence and adjectives take feminine agreement.

Other meanings

  • livelinessnoun

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