Enthousiastes (en. Enthusiastic)
/ɑ̃.tu.zi.ast/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who demonstrates great enthusiasm.
Music enthusiasts attended the concert with a lot of energy.
Les enthousiastes de la musique ont assisté au concert avec beaucoup d'énergie.
A member of a group or movement who shows ardent passion for a cause.
Environmental enthusiasts fight for the protection of the environment.
Les enthousiastes de l'écologie se battent pour la protection de l'environnement.
Etymology
From the Greek 'enthousiasmos', meaning 'divine inspiration' or 'exaltation'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be enthusiastic
To manifest great enthusiasm for something.
être enthousiaste
enthusiastic about
To be very eager or happy about something.
enthousiaste à l'idée de
to show enthusiasm
To show enthusiasm.
faire preuve d'enthousiasme
Related Words
enthusiasm
State of being filled with enthusiasm, excitement.
enthousiasme
passion
Intense or vivid feeling for something.
passion
fervor
Intensity of enthusiasm.
fervor
Slang Meanings
Too enthusiastic for no reason.
This guy is really an enthusiast; he lights everyone up at every party.
Cet gars est vraiment un enthousiate, il allume tout le monde à chaque fête.
Excessively fanatical.
Fans of this series are really wild!
Les enthousiastes de cette série sont vraiment déchaînés!