French Conversation · Level 102
60 words
French word
ardent
Pronunciation
IPA/aʁdɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectivepassionate
Example
Il est un supporter ardent de cette équipe.
He is a passionate supporter of this team.
More examples
C'est un ardent défenseur des droits humains.
He is an ardent defender of human rights.
Core concept
A strong flame of enthusiasm directed toward someone, something, or a chosen activity.
Common phrases
un ardent défenseur
an ardent defender
un supporter ardent
an ardent supporter
Similar words
enthousiaste: Highly animated by interest and eager to get involved.
passionné: Strongly engaged because of intense personal feeling or interest.
Definition in French
Qui manifeste une grande intensité d'enthousiasme ou de passion pour une personne, une cause ou une activité.
Word origin
The French adjective developed from Latin ardens, meaning 'burning', through Old French and retained its figurative sense of intense feeling.
Usage tips
- Ardent is often more formal or literary than enthousiaste in everyday conversation, while passionné is common in both speech and writing.
Other meanings
- ferventadjective
- intenseadjective
Opposites
- indifférentindifferentadjective
- froidcoldadjective
Related words
- ardeurardornoun
- ardemmentardentlyadverb