passionné
The English word passionate is translated into French as passionné.
passionné is used to describe someone or something fired with intense feeling. When describing a passion for a hobby or a subject, you will often use the preposition de, such as in passionné de lecture. When the passion is directed toward a specific object or activity, the preposition par is often used, such as in passionnée par son travail.
Meaning: fired with intense feeling (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender and number of the person or thing being described: passionné is the masculine singular form, passionnée is the feminine singular form, passionnés is the masculine plural form and passionnées is the feminine plural form.
Did you know?
- In French, if you are 'passionate' about a subject, you are often referred to as an amateur of that subject. In English, 'amateur' implies a lack of professionalism, but in French, it can signify a dedicated, passionate enthusiast.
- The French concept of passion is historically linked to the word passio, meaning suffering, which is why it is used in the religious context of the Passion du Christ.
- French has a specific phrase avoir le feu sacré, meaning 'to have the sacred fire', to describe someone who is naturally passionate and driven by a calling.
Examples in context
- Je suis passionné de lecture.I am passionate about reading.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the preposition de with passionné.Tatoeba #6830712 by GB3, translation #5827400 by arh
- Marie est très passionnée par son travail.Mary is very passionate about her work.This sentence shows how to use the preposition par with passionné.Tatoeba #5511255 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #5511223 by Hybrid
- C'était une histoire d'amour très passionnée.It was a very passionate love affair.This sentence shows how to describe a passionate love affair.Tatoeba #4150280 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #4149493 by Hybrid
- Je suis passionné(e) par la musiqueI am passionate about music
- Il est un ardent défenseur des droits de l'hommeHe is a passionate advocate for human rights
- Il est passionné à fond par le cinémaHe is extremely passionate about cinema
- Je suis folle de danseI am mad about dancing
- Elle est passionnée de peintureShe is passionate about painting
- Je suis ardent défenseur de l'égalité des droitsI am a passionate advocate for equal rights
- Il est fou de motoHe is crazy about motorcycles
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Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are discussing Gabriel's new hobby.
- ManonTu es passionné par la cuisine maintenant ?Are you passionate about cooking now?
- GabrielOui, je suis vraiment passionné par ça.Yes, I am really passionate about it.
- ManonC'est super de voir un homme passionné.It is great to see a passionate man.
- GabrielMerci, Manon, ça me rend heureux.Thanks, Manon, it makes me happy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “passionate” translations and entries passionné, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
