English–French

“avid” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛʁvɑ̃/

Example

Il est un fervent lecteur.

He is an avid reader.

Illustration for fervent (avid)

How to say “avid” in French

“Avid” in French is fervent.

Strong inner heat that visibly drives a person's words, loyalty, or actions.

Full entry for fervent: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fervent

C'est un fervent défenseur des droits humains.

He is a fervent supporter of human rights.

Tips for using fervent

  • As an adjective, fervent becomes fervente in the feminine and fervents or ferventes in the plural.

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