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    Passionnait (en. Passionate)

    /pasjɔ.nɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To deeply captivate someone through an activity or subject.
    The story of this artist fascinated all the museum visitors.
    L'histoire de cet artiste passionnait tous les visiteurs du musée.
    To evoke a strong emotion or marked interest.
    This discussion topic fascinated the students all night.
    Ce sujet de discussion passionnait les étudiants toute la nuit.
    To provoke passionate interest or devotion.
    This book on science fascinated young readers.
    Ce livre sur les sciences passionnait les jeunes lecteurs.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to fascinate', derived from 'fascination'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    passionate about
    To be very interested or dedicated to something.
    passionné par
    passion for words
    A strong interest in language and writing.
    passion des mots
    to be passionate about
    To have a keen interest in a specific field.
    être passionné de

    Related Words

    passion
    State of strong emotional intensity.
    passion
    fascinating
    Something that arouses keen interest.
    passionnant
    passionate
    A person who experiences a strong passion for something.
    passionné

    Slang Meanings

    To be crazy about something.
    He is passionate about skateboarding; he’s really into it.
    Il est passionné par le skate, c'est un vrai malade.
    To be fully into an activity.
    When he plays the guitar, he is passionate; he doesn't think about anything else.
    Quand il joue à la guitare, il est passionné, il ne pense à rien d'autre.