Passionné (en. Keen)

/pas.jɔ.ne/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Describes a person who loves intensely.
He is passionate about music.
Il est passionné par la musique.
Describes a subject or field that arouses keen interest.
She is passionate about photography.
Elle est passionnée par la photographie.
Describes a strong feeling or emotion.
A passionate discussion took place.
Une discussion passionnée a eu lieu.

Etymology

The word passionate comes from the verb passionner, which originates from passion, derived from the Latin 'passio', meaning suffering or emotion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be passionate about something
To have a keen interest in something.
être passionné par quelque chose
passionate about art
Someone who loves art intensely.
passionné d'art
passionate conversation
A very lively and emotional exchange of viewpoints.
conversation passionnée

Related Words

passion
Intense emotion, strong attraction towards something or someone.
passion
to excite
To ignite someone's interest or enthusiasm.
passionner

Slang Meanings

To be really into something.
He is really into his passion for soccer.
Il est à fond dans sa passion pour le foot.
To have the sacred fire.
She has the sacred fire for her dance project.
Elle a le feu sacré pour son projet de danse.