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    Passions (en. Passions)

    /pa.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An intense emotional state manifested by a marked interest or desire for something.
    His passions for music and painting were evident.
    Ses passions pour la musique et la peinture étaient évidentes.
    A set of emotions or feelings that animate a person.
    He is guided by his passions and desires.
    Il est guidé par ses passions et ses envies.
    Activities or fields in which a person invests a lot of energy or interest.
    Passions can often become careers.
    Les passions peuvent souvent devenir des carrières.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'passio', meaning 'to suffer' or 'to experience'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have passions
    To be very interested in certain activities.
    avoir des passions
    passionate about
    To be very enthusiastic or committed in a particular field.
    passionné de
    consuming passion
    An interest that occupies a significant place in a person's life.
    passion dévorante
    to live for one's passions
    To make one's interests a source of income or satisfaction.
    vivre de ses passions

    Related Words

    passionate
    A person who feels a keen interest in something.
    passionné
    to excite
    To make someone very interested or enthusiastic.
    passionner
    passionately
    By being very engaged or involved in an activity.
    passionnement

    Slang Meanings

    To have a strong attraction or keen interest in something.
    He is totally passionate about skateboarding.
    Il est totalement passionné par le skateboard.
    To be obsessed with an activity or hobby.
    She is extremely passionate about cooking; she spends her time experimenting with recipes.
    Elle est ultra passionnée de cuisine, elle passe son temps à expérimenter des recettes.