French word

fervent

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛʁvɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveavid

Example

Il est un fervent lecteur.

He is an avid reader.

Illustration for fervent (avid)

More examples

C'est un fervent défenseur des droits humains.

He is a fervent supporter of human rights.

Core concept

Strong inner heat that visibly drives a person's words, loyalty, or actions.

Common phrases

  • un fervent lecteur

    a fervent reader

  • un fervent défenseur

    a fervent supporter

Similar words

passionné: Strongly interested in or fond of a hobby or activity and deeply involved in it.
enthousiaste: Showing lively excitement and strong interest in an event or idea.
ardent: Filled with fiercely intense enthusiasm or passion.
dévoué: Dedicated to a person or cause and eager to help or protect them.

Definition in French

Qui montre un grand enthousiasme et une forte implication pour quelque chose ou pour une personne.

Word origin

French fervent comes through Old French from Latin fervens, the present participle of fervere, meaning "to boil" or "to burn."

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, fervent becomes fervente in the feminine and fervents or ferventes in the plural.

Other meanings

  • ardentadjective
  • passionateadjective

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