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épanouir

Épanouir is a French verb meaning to cause to bloom or unfold, and more commonly to flourish, blossom, or come into one’s own. In horticultural contexts it can describe flowers opening fully, as in la fleur s’épanouit. In figurative use, the reflexive form s’épanouir denotes thriving or finding fulfillment, often relating to personal growth, happiness, or success. Examples in everyday speech include elle s’épanouit dans son travail or son visage s’épanouit de joie.

The related noun épanouissement refers to the process or result of blooming and flourishing, while the adjectives

Conjugation and usage notes: épanouir is a regular -ir verb and follows standard conjugation patterns for this

In sum, épanouir conveys growth and vitality, applicable to plants, people, and communities, and remains a core

épanoui
(m)
/
épanouie
(f)
describe
someone
radiant,
content,
or
fulfilled.
The
forms
épanouissant
(m)
/
épanouissante
(f)
describe
something
that
fosters
growth
or
happiness.
The
verb
is
used
in
a
wide
range
of
registers,
from
poetic
to
psychological
discourse,
and
is
common
in
discussions
of
well‑being,
education,
and
career
development.
group.
In
the
reflexive
form
s’épanouir,
the
passé
composé
is
formed
with
être
(je
me
suis
épanoui(e)),
and
it
agrees
with
the
subject
in
gender
and
number.
The
verb
can
take
prepositional
complements
such
as
s’épanouir
dans
quelque
chose
(to
flourish
in
something)
or
s’épanouir
à
travers
une
expérience.
term
in
discussions
of
development
and
fulfillment.