Curieuse (en. Curious)

/kyʁjœz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

One who shows a strong interest in what is new or unusual.

She has a curious mind and loves to discover new cultures.

Elle a un esprit curieux et aime découvrir de nouvelles cultures.

Refers to a person who meddles in others' affairs.

He is considered curious because he always asks questions about people's private lives.

Il est considéré comme curieux parce qu'il pose toujours des questions sur la vie privée des gens.

From Latin 'curiosus', meaning 'careful, cautious' and by extension 'seeking to know'.

to have an insatiable curiosity

To desire to learn constantly.

avoir une curiosité insatiable

to be as curious as a cat

To be very interested in what is happening around oneself.

être curieux comme un chat

unhealthy curiosity

Desire for information that does not directly concern the person.

curiosité malsaine

curiosity

State of wanting to know and learn things.

curiosité

curious

Masculine form of the term 'curieuse', also designating a person eager for knowledge.

curieux

A person who listens to rumors or gossip.

She is the most curious person in the neighborhood, always picking up stories.

Elle est la plus curieuse du quartier, toujours en train de relever des histoires.

Someone who seeks to meddle in others’ affairs.

Be less curious, it's none of your business.

Sois moins curieuse, ce n’est pas tes affaires.