Enthousiasme (en. Enthusiasm)
/ɑ̃.tu.zjazm/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Emotional state characterized by great excitement and strong motivation.
His enthusiasm for the project was contagious.
Son enthousiasme pour le projet a été contagieux.
Expression of intense joy and passion.
The children's enthusiasm was palpable during the party.
L'enthousiasme des enfants était palpable lors de la fête.
Positive attitude towards an activity or event.
She approaches every challenge with overflowing enthusiasm.
Elle aborde chaque défi avec un enthousiasme débordant.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'enthousiasmos', meaning 'to be inspired by a god'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to get excited about something
To demonstrate a great interest or excitement for something.
s'enthousiasmer pour quelque chose
overflowing enthusiasm
An excessive and overt enthusiasm.
enthousiasme débordant
enthusiastic about
To be very eager and happy about something.
enthousiaste à l'idée de
Related Words
enthusiastic
A person who demonstrates a great enthusiasm.
enthousiaste
to excite
To provoke a feeling of enthusiasm in someone.
enthousiasmer
Slang Meanings
A state of extreme excitement.
He was so excited that it seemed he was in max enthusiasm mode.
Il était tellement excité qu'on aurait dit qu'il était en mode enthousiasme max.
To have exaggerated enthusiasm.
When he received the gift, he literally made a boom of enthusiasm!
Quand il a reçu le cadeau, il a literally fait un boom d'enthousiasme !