Ardente (en. Ardent)

/aʁ.dɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which expresses an intense passion.
She wrote him a burning letter.
Elle lui a écrit une lettre ardente.
Which burns, when speaking of a flame.
The burning fire lit up the night.
Le feu ardent illuminait la nuit.
Which provokes a strong emotion.
He declared his love to her in a burning voice.
Il lui a déclaré son amour d'une voix ardente.

Etymology

From the Latin 'ardens', meaning 'burning'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

burning passion
An intense love or desire.
passion ardente
burning flame
A strong passion or emotion.
flamme ardente

Related Words

zeal
An intense passion or enthusiasm.
ardeur
ardent
One who feels or manifests ardor.
ardent

Slang Meanings

To have sacred fire
He really has sacred fire in his way of working.
Il a vraiment du feu sacré dans sa manière de travailler.
To be fully committed
She is fully committed to her new relationship.
Elle est à fond dans sa nouvelle relation.