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noun[C, U]
A strong feeling of eager interest, excitement, or admiration for something.
/ɑ̃tuzjasm/
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Etymology
From Greek enthousiasmós, originally meaning ‘inspiration or possession by a god’, via Latin and French learned usage.
Examples
Son enthousiasme pour le projet est contagieux.
/sɔ̃n‿ɑ̃tuzjasm puʁ lə pʁɔʒɛ ɛ kɔ̃taʒjø/
His enthusiasm for the project is contagious.
Elle a accueilli la nouvelle avec enthousiasme.
/ɛl a akœji la nuvɛl avɛk ɑ̃tuzjasm/
She welcomed the news with enthusiasm.
Il parle de musique avec enthousiasme.
/il paʁl də myzik avɛk ɑ̃tuzjasm/
He talks about music with enthusiasm.
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