Ardents (en. Ardent)

/aʁdɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
One who experiences or expresses strong passion.
She has ardent feelings for her partner.
Elle a des sentiments ardents pour son partenaire.
Very vivid, intense.
The discussions were ardent during the meeting.
Les discussions étaient ardentes lors de la réunion.
Refers to a fire that burns brightly.
The bright flames illuminated the night.
Les flammes ardentes illuminaient la nuit.

Etymology

From Latin 'ardens', the present participle of 'ardere', meaning to burn.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ardent desire
A very strong or intense desire.
ardent désir
ardent background
A passionate or vivid background or context.
arrière-plan ardent

Related Words

ardor
Passion, enthusiasm, or intensity of an emotion.
ardeur
ardently
With great passion or intensity.
ardentement

Slang Meanings

Refers to a very passionate person.
He's an ardent debater!
C'est un ardent qui débat avec ferveur !
Who is fully invested in a cause or subject.
He is ardent in his beliefs.
Il est ardent dans ses croyances.