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    Amateurs (en. Amateurs)

    /a.ma.tœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who has a passion for an activity, but does not make it their profession.
    Painting enthusiasts gather every weekend to share their works.
    Les amateurs de peinture se réunissent chaque week-end pour partager leurs œuvres.
    It can also refer to someone who lacks skill in a field.
    This cooking enthusiast burned his dish while cooking.
    Cet amateur de cuisine a brûlé son plat pendant la cuisson.
    An amateur in a sports context often refers to an athlete who does not compete professionally.
    He is an amateur in cycling and participates in local competitions.
    Il est amateur dans le cyclisme et participe à des compétitions locales.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'amator', meaning 'one who loves'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lover of
    A person who loves or is devoted to an activity.
    amateur de
    to be an amateur
    To be someone who practices something without making a profession of it.
    être un amateur
    informed amateurs
    People who, while not professionals, have a good knowledge of a subject.
    amateurs éclairés
    amateurism
    The attitude of amateurs, sometimes with a lack of professionalism.
    amateurisme
    amateur movement
    A movement or trend among those who practice without a professional goal.
    courant amateur

    Related Words

    dilettante
    A person who is interested in everything superficially without deep commitment.
    dilettante
    practitioner
    An individual who engages in an activity, usually sporting or artistic.
    pratiquant
    passion
    A state of great emotion or interest in an activity.
    passion

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to pejoratively refer to someone who is incompetent in a field.
    He makes beginner's mistakes, he's a real amateur.
    Il fait des erreurs de débutant, c'est un vrai amateur.
    Sometimes used to mean someone who does not take a subject or activity seriously.
    Don't be an amateur, do it right!
    Ne sois pas un amateur, fais-le correctement!