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    Curiosité (en. Curiosity)

    /kyʁjɔzi.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Desire to learn or discover what is new or unknown.
    His curiosity led him to explore unknown places.
    Sa curiosité l'a conduit à explorer des lieux inconnus.
    A person or thing that arouses interest or amazement.
    It was a natural curiosity to want to understand the world.
    C'était une curiosité naturelle que de vouloir comprendre le monde.
    The character of a person who likes to know what is happening around them.
    His curiosity was sometimes intrusive in other people's lives.
    Sa curiosité était parfois intrusive dans la vie des autres.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'curiositas', which means 'desire to know'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have the curiosity to
    Being eager to learn or discover something.
    Avoir la curiosité de
    Natural curiosity
    Innate interest in the world and events.
    Curiosité naturelle
    To satisfy one's curiosity
    To learn or discover what piques interest.
    Satisfaire sa curiosité

    Related Words

    curious
    Loves to learn, discover, or observe.
    curieux
    inquisition
    Thorough investigation, often in a persistent manner.
    inquisition
    exploration
    The act of exploring, investigating, or discovering.
    exploration

    Slang Meanings

    To spy
    She got curious by eavesdropping.
    Elle a fait sa curieuse en écoutant aux portes.
    To snoop
    He likes to snoop around in other people's affairs out of curiosity.
    Il aime bien fouiner dans les affaires des autres par curiosité.