curiosity

• Nom désignant un fort désir d'apprendre ou de découvrir quelque chose, ou un objet inhabituel et intéressant.

A noun referring to a strong desire to know or learn something, or an object that is unusual or interesting.

1. Desire to learnA2formal

   A strong desire to know or learn something.

   Curiosité (désir d'apprendre)

   • Her curiosity about the world led her to travel extensively.
   • The child's curiosity was sparked by the colorful pictures.
   • He asked many questions out of pure curiosity.

   Synonymescuriousnessinquisitivenessinterestnosinessquestioningwonder

   Antonymesapathydisinterestindifference

2. Unusual objectB1formal

   Something that is interesting because it is rare or unusual.

   Objet curieux

   • The antique shop was full of curiosities from around the world.
   • The museum displayed a curiosity: a two-headed snake.
   • This old map is a curiosity for historians.

   Synonymescuriomarvelnoveltyoddityphenomenonrarityspectaclewonder