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    Fanatique (en. Fanatic)

    [fanatik]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who shows excessive zeal for an idea or cause.
    He is a football fanatic and never misses a match.
    Il est un fanatique du football et ne manque jamais un match.
    An individual whose opinion is rigid and who tolerates no criticism.
    His worldview is so radical that he becomes a fanatic.
    Sa vision du monde est tellement radicale qu'il en devient un fanatique.
    A passionate admirer, sometimes unreasonable, of a person or thing.
    She is a fanatic of modern art, owning several works in her collection.
    Elle est une fanatique de l'art moderne, possédant plusieurs œuvres dans sa collection.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'fanaticus', meaning 'inspired by a deity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    religious fanatic
    A person who is excessively devoted to a religious belief.
    fanatique religieux
    to be a fanatic about something
    To show an excessive interest or passion for a particular subject.
    être fanatique de quelque chose
    sports fanatic
    A person who obsessively follows sports events.
    fanatique du sport

    Related Words

    fanaticism
    A state of mind characterized by an excessive attachment to an opinion.
    fanatisme
    fan
    Slang for a person who is extremely passionate.
    fana
    passion
    Intense feeling for a cause or practice.
    passion

    Slang Meanings

    Fan
    He is really into music; he goes to all the concerts.
    Il est vraiment fana de musique, il va à tous les concerts.
    Junkie
    He is a tech junkie; he changes his smartphone every year.
    C'est un mordu de technologie, il change de smartphone chaque année.