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    Curiosités (en. Curiosities)

    /ky.ʁi.o.zi.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of a person who wishes to discover or know more.
    His legendary curiosity led him to explore distant lands.
    Sa curiosité légendaire l'a amené à explorer des contrées lointaines.
    An object or fact that evokes particular interest.
    This exhibition showcases curiosities from around the world.
    Cette exposition présente des curiosités du monde entier.
    A character trait of a person who loves to ask questions.
    She is known for her intellectual curiosity.
    Elle est connue pour sa curiosité intellectuelle.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'curiositas', derived from 'curiosus' meaning 'careful, eager to know'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the appetite for curiosity
    The intense desire to learn or discover something.
    l'appétit de la curiosité
    satisfy one's curiosity
    Finding an answer or information to alleviate one's desire to know.
    satisfaire sa curiosité

    Related Words

    curious
    Someone who has curiosity, who asks questions.
    curieux
    intellectual curiosity
    Interest in knowledge and learning.
    curiosité intellectuelle
    obsessive curiosity
    Excessive desire to know private or secret things.
    curiosité maladive

    Slang Meanings

    To have one's nose in other people's business.
    Stop being so curious, it's none of your business!
    Arrête d'être si curieux, ça ne te regarde pas !
    To be nosy.
    I can't believe you checked his phone, you are really curious!
    Je ne peux pas croire que tu as vérifié son portable, tu es vraiment curieux !