English–French

“eager” in French

French

Alsoimpatient

Pronunciation

IPA/deziʁø/

Example

Ils sont désireux de commencer.

They are eager to start.

Illustration for désireux (eager)

How to say “eager” in French

“Eager” in French is désireux.

A person strongly turned toward a goal, with both eagerness and readiness to act.

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

Example sentences with désireux

Je suis désireux d'apprendre.

I am eager to learn.

Tips for using désireux

  • Désireux is somewhat formal or literary, while everyday speech often uses vouloir or avoir envie de.

Other French words for “eager”

Je suis impatient d'y aller.

I am eager to go.

“eager” in other languages