engouement

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A strong, often sudden enthusiasm for someone or something.

Examples

  • L’engouement du public pour cette chanteuse ne faiblit pas.
    The public’s enthusiasm for this singer is not fading.
  • Elle parle de sa découverte avec un engouement contagieux.
    She talks about her discovery with contagious enthusiasm.
  • Le livre a suscité un véritable engouement chez les adolescents.
    The book sparked real excitement among teenagers.
  • Son engouement pour la photographie n’a duré que quelques mois.
    His enthusiasm for photography lasted only a few months.
  • L’engouement pour ce nouveau sport a surpris les clubs.
    The enthusiasm for this new sport surprised the clubs.

Similar words

enthousiasme
passion
entichement
emballement

Meanings

Sudden enthusiasm

noun
social
neutral
A burst of keen interest or admiration that can spread among many people.

Examples

  • L’engouement pour ce nouveau sport a surpris les clubs.
    The enthusiasm for this new sport surprised the clubs.
  • Son engouement pour la photographie n’a duré que quelques mois.
    His enthusiasm for photography lasted only a few months.
  • Le livre a suscité un véritable engouement chez les adolescents.
    The book sparked real excitement among teenagers.
  • L’engouement du public pour cette chanteuse ne faiblit pas.
    The public’s enthusiasm for this singer is not fading.
  • Elle parle de sa découverte avec un engouement contagieux.
    She talks about her discovery with contagious enthusiasm.

Similar words

Etymology

From the verb s’engouer, “to become strongly taken with”, plus the noun ending -ment.

FAQ

What does engouement mean?

It is strong enthusiasm or keen interest, often sudden.

Is engouement masculine?

Yes, French uses un engouement.

What preposition follows engouement?

Pour commonly introduces the person or thing admired.

Can engouement describe a trend?

Yes, a new activity can attract public engouement.

What is the plural of engouement?

The plural is engouements.

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