French Conversation · Level 83
60 words
French word
passionnant
Pronunciation
IPA/pasjonɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectivefascinating
Example
Ce livre est passionnant.
This book is fascinating.
More examples
Le match était passionnant jusqu'à la fin.
The match was thrilling until the end.
Core concept
A subject that pulls attention forward because each detail promises more to discover.
Common phrases
un film passionnant
a fascinating movie
un roman passionnant
an absorbing novel
un match passionnant
a thrilling match
Similar words
intéressant: Interesting enough to arouse curiosity and make further discovery appealing.
captivant: So absorbing that it holds attention and makes it hard to look away.
prenant: Gripping enough to seize attention and keep it focused until the end.
divertissant: Entertaining and enjoyable, helping banish boredom.
Definition in French
Qui provoque curiosité ou excitation et captive l'intérêt.
Word origin
French passionnant derives from passionner, a verb formed from passion, which ultimately comes from Latin passio.
Usage tips
- The pair is not interchangeable: un professeur passionnant is fascinating, while un professeur passionné is enthusiastic about the subject.
Other meanings
- interestingadjective
- excitingadjective
Opposites
- ennuyeuxboringadjective
- inintéressantuninterestingadjective
Related words
- passionpassionnoun
- passionnépassionateadjective
- passionnerfascinateverb