obsédé
/ɔp.se.de/masculine
The English word 'obsessed' can be translated into French as obsédé.
The adjective describes someone who is intensely preoccupied with a specific topic or emotion. In a sentence, obsédé is typically followed by the preposition par to indicate the object of the obsession. Note that if you use obsédé as a noun without any further qualification, it often carries a derogatory connotation implying the person is a pervert or a sex addict.
Meaning: Intensely preoccupied with or by a given topic or emotion, driven by a specified obsession (adj)
Which one should you use?
While obsédé implies a pathological or unhealthy preoccupation, the word passionné is used to describe a positive, intense interest or a hobby.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes to match the gender and number of the subject: obsédé is the masculine singular, obsédée is the feminine singular, obsédés is the masculine plural and obsédées is the feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɔp.se.de/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- To describe a sudden, fleeting obsession, French speakers might use the word toqué, which literally relates to being 'knocked' on the head.
- French has a specific term, idée fixe, which refers to an obsession that becomes a dominant preoccupation, and this phrase was actually adopted into English without translation.
- While obsédé describes a state of mind, the French use the verb hanter to describe an obsession that 'haunts' someone, similar to an English ghost.
Examples in context
- Tu es obsédé par ce club.You're obsessed with that club.This sentence shows how to use obsédé with a specific interest.Tatoeba #12183300 by always, translation #11882407 by Amastan
- Tom est un obsédé sexuel.Tom is obsessed with sex.This sentence shows how obsédé can be used to describe someone's preoccupation with sex.Tatoeba #14021255 by Myrano_, translation #5287500 by Hybrid
- Il est obsédé par la propreté.He's obsessed with cleanliness.This sentence shows how obsédé describes a preoccupation with a specific trait like cleanliness.Tatoeba #2201325 by sacredceltic, translation #2197630 by Hybrid
- Je suis obsédé(e) par ce projet.I am obsessed with this project.
- Elle est complètement accro à cette série.She is completely obsessed with this TV series.
- Il est fou de cette nouvelle voiture.He is obsessed with this new car.
- Je suis mordu(e) de ce nouveau jeu vidéo.I am obsessed with this new video game.
- 25 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are talking about a new video game.
- LucasJe ne pense qu'à ce jeu, je suis obsédé !I can't think of anything but this game, I'm obsessed!
- ChloéC'est vrai, tu y joues toute la journée.It's true, you play it all day.
- LucasJe veux juste finir tous les niveaux.I just want to finish all the levels.
- ChloéPrends une pause, Lucas.Take a break, Lucas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “obsessed” translations and entries obsédé, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
