Usage Note
Ému is the past participle of émouvoir (to move emotionally), used as an adjective. It specifically means emotionally touched or moved — closer to 'moved to tears' than mere happiness. The feminine form is émue; the common intensified phrase is ému aux larmes (moved to tears), heard in speeches and award ceremonies.
Examples
"Il était très ému lors du discours."
Natural Translation
He was very moved during the speech.

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