French word

fascinant

Pronunciation

IPA/fasinɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectivefascinating

Example

Le film est fascinant.

The film is fascinating.

Illustration for fascinant (fascinating)

More examples

Le récit devient de plus en plus fascinant.

The story becomes increasingly fascinating.

Core concept

Something draws the mind in and keeps it focused because its appeal or mystery is unusually strong.

Common phrases

  • de plus en plus fascinant

    increasingly fascinating

  • un personnage fascinant

    a fascinating character

Similar words

intéressant: Interesting enough to inspire thought or a desire to learn more.
charmant: Endearing and lovely in a way that inspires fondness.
attrayant: Appealing in appearance or qualities and likely to attract people.

Definition in French

Qui exerce une attraction intense et retient l'attention par son charme ou son mystère.

Word origin

Fascinant developed in French from fasciner and its present participle, ultimately from Latin fascinare, 'to enchant' or 'bewitch.'

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, fascinant agrees in gender and number: fascinante, fascinants, and fascinantes are also possible forms.

Other meanings

  • interestingadjective
  • enchantingadjective

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