French word

enthousiaste

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃tuzjast/

Meaning

  • adjectiveenthusiastic

Example

Les supporters sont enthousiastes après la victoire.

The supporters are enthusiastic after the victory.

Illustration for enthousiaste (enthusiastic)

More examples

Elle paraît enthousiaste à la réunion.

She seems enthusiastic at the meeting.

Core concept

Positive excitement spreading outward through animated speech, expressive movement, and committed action.

Common phrases

  • paraître enthousiaste

    seem enthusiastic

  • être enthousiaste envers

    be enthusiastic toward ___

  • devenir enthousiaste

    become enthusiastic

Similar words

passionné: Deeply interested in and emotionally committed to something.
motivé: Eager and determined to work toward a goal or take on a task.
énergique: Full of physical or vocal energy and vigor.

Definition in French

Exprime une inclination positive forte, souvent perceptible par le ton, les gestes ou l'engagement verbal.

Word origin

Enthousiaste comes through French enthousiasme from Greek enthousiasmos, based on entheos, meaning inspired by a god, which developed into the idea of intense zeal.

Usage tips

  • The construction enthousiaste à l'idée de is followed by an infinitive, as in enthousiaste à l'idée de participer.

Other meanings

  • excitedadjective

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