Fanatiques (en. Fanatics)

/fanatik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An individual who displays extreme and often irrational devotion to a doctrine, ideology, or group.

Religious fanatics may sometimes seek to impose their beliefs by any means necessary.

Les fanatiques religieux peuvent parfois chercher à imposer leurs croyances par tous les moyens.

A person who passionately supports a team, especially in sports.

Football fanatics fill the stadiums to cheer for their team.

Les fanatiques de football remplissent les stades pour encourager leur équipe.

An individual with an obsession for a particular activity or interest.

This technology fanatic buys all the new gadgets as soon as they are released.

Ce fanatique de la technologie achète tous les nouveaux gadgets dès leur sortie.

From the Latin 'fanaticus', which means 'inspired by a god' or 'possessed by a spirit'.

fanatic about

A person who is excessively devoted to a specific subject or cause.

fanatique de

to be fanatic

To show extreme devotion or passion.

être fanatique

sports fanatic

Refers to a dedicated and committed supporter of a team or a sport.

fanatique du sport

fanaticism

Behavior or state of being of a fanatic.

fanatisme

devotion

Intense attachment to a cause or belief.

dévotion

ideology

The system of ideas and beliefs that structures a fanatic's viewpoint.

idéologie

An excessive enthusiast.

This guy is a real car fanatic; he has several and often spends his time talking about them.

Ce type est un vrai fanatique de voitures, il en a plusieurs et passe souvent son temps à en parler.

An unconditional supporter.

She is a fanatic of the music group; she follows all their tours.

Elle est une fanatique du groupe de musique, elle suit toutes leurs tournées.