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    Passionner (en. To excite)

    /pas.jɔ.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Capable of creating intense admiration or lively enthusiasm.
    This film excites millions of viewers.
    Ce film passionne des millions de spectateurs.
    Eliciting strong feelings of affection or admiration.
    She excites her students with her original teaching method.
    Elle passionne ses élèves avec sa méthode d'enseignement originale.
    To be intensely interested in something.
    He is passionate about art history.
    Il se passionne pour l'histoire de l'art.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'passionare', which means 'to inspire passion.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to excite someone
    To awaken someone's interest or enthusiasm.
    passionner quelqu'un
    to be passionate about
    To develop a keen interest in a particular subject.
    se passionner pour
    an exciting subject
    A subject that sparks great interest.
    un sujet passionnant

    Related Words

    passion
    Intense emotion related to a deep interest or love.
    passion
    passionate
    A person who expresses or feels a strong passion.
    passionné
    exciting
    That arouses interest or enthusiasm.
    passionnant

    Slang Meanings

    To be super passionate
    He is super passionate about music; he could talk about it for hours.
    Il est hyper passionné par la musique, il pourrait en parler des heures.
    To get excited about something
    She gets excited about martial arts; she trains every day.
    Elle bande pour les arts martiaux, elle s'entraîne tous les jours.