électrifier

Senses

1. 1.

   to electrify (install electrical power)

   to supply with or equip with electric power

2. 2.

   to electrify (excite)

   to thrill or excite greatly

Examples

• "On a électrifié le village en 1995."

  The village was electrified in 1995.

• "Ce concert a électrifié le public."

  This concert electrified the audience.

• "Les nouvelles technologies électrifient les jeunes."

  New technologies thrill young people.

Usage

A regular -er verb. The literal sense (installing electricity) is common in historical or development contexts. The figurative sense (to excite/thrill) is equally common in media and everyday speech, often used with subjects like performances, announcements, or developments that captivate an audience.