French word

exciter

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛksite/

Meaning

  • verbstimulate

Example

Cette idée m'excite.

This idea stimulates me.

Illustration for exciter (stimulate)

More examples

La nouvelle m'excite et me donne des idées.

The news excites me and gives me ideas.

Core concept

A sudden stimulus that awakens feeling and creates momentum.

Common phrases

  • exciter quelqu'un

    excite someone

  • exciter la curiosité

    arouse curiosity

  • s'exciter pour quelque chose

    get excited about something

Similar words

stimuler: Gently increase energy or interest and encourage a response or action.
éveiller: Awaken interest or stimulate the senses.
enthousiasmer: Inspire enthusiasm and encourage active involvement.
provoquer: Cause a reaction or event to happen.

Definition in French

Faire naître chez quelqu'un une excitation, un intérêt ou l'impulsion d'agir.

Word origin

French exciter is a learned development of Latin excitare, from ex- 'out' and ciere 'to move', the source of the related English verb excite.

Usage tips

  • For a neutral sense of stimulating interest, French often uses stimuler, since exciter a person can suggest strong or provocative excitement.

Other meanings

  • exciteverb
  • inciteverb

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