French Conversation · Level 82
60 words
French word
enthousiasmer
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃tuzjasme/
Meaning
- verbexcite
Example
Ce film enthousiasme toujours les jeunes.
This film always excites young people.
More examples
La pièce a enthousiasmé le public.
The play excited the audience.
Core concept
A film or idea acts like a spark that sets someone's passion alight.
Common phrases
enthousiasmer quelqu'un
excite someone
enthousiasmer le public
excite the audience
enthousiasmer la foule
excite the crowd
Similar words
passionner: Arouse strong interest or passion in someone.
captiver: Hold someone's attention and interest firmly.
fasciner: Attract someone's interest through curiosity or wonder.
charmer: Win someone's liking through charm.
Definition in French
Provoquer chez quelqu'un un vif enthousiasme ou une passion pour quelque chose, au point qu'il s'y consacre.
Word origin
French enthousiasmer is formed from the noun enthousiasme with the verb ending -er, while enthousiasme comes through Latin from Greek enthousiasmos, inspired or possessed by a god.
Usage tips
- Enthousiasmer takes a person as its direct object, as in "Ce film enthousiasme les jeunes"; the person does not take a preposition.
Other meanings
- enthuseverb
- exhilarateverb
Opposites
- décevoirdisappointverb
- désintéressermake someone lose interestverb
Related words
- enthousiasmeenthusiasmnoun
- enthousiasteenthusiasticadjective