/ɑ̃.ʃɑ̃.te/
Translation
delighted, enchanted; pleased to meet you
Word origin
Past participle of enchanter ('to enchant'), from Latin incantare ('to chant a spell upon'), from in- ('upon') plus cantare ('to sing'). The same root gives English 'enchant' and 'incantation'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- incantare
- English cognates
- enchant, incantation
Grammar
Examples
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Delighted to make your acquaintance.
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She was delighted to see her old friends again.
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The children lived in an enchanted forest.
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We are delighted to welcome you to our home.
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The castle seemed to come out of an enchanted world.
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