English–French

“fixation” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔpsesjɔ̃/

Example

Son obsession pour les détails est parfois utile.

His fixation on details is useful at times.

Illustration for obsession (fixation)

How to say “fixation” in French

“Fixation” in French is obsession.

A thought or preference that keeps returning until it occupies the mind.

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

Example sentences with obsession

Cette obsession l'empêche de dormir.

This obsession prevents him from sleeping.

Tips for using obsession

  • In French, obsession is feminine: une obsession, with the article becoming l'obsession before a vowel.

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