fad

• Nom désignant un engouement temporaire, intense et très répandu pour quelque chose, en particulier un style, une activité ou un intérêt qui devient rapidement populaire mais s'estompe tout aussi vite.

A noun referring to a temporary, intense, and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially a style, activity, or interest that becomes popular quickly but fades rapidly.

1. Short-lived trendB1informal

   A temporary fashion, interest, or enthusiasm that becomes popular quickly but fades away.

   engouement passager

   • The fidget spinner was a huge fad a few years ago.
   • That diet is just a fad; it won't last long.
   • Social media challenges often become fads overnight.

   Synonymescrazeenthusiasmfancyfashionmaniaobsessionragetrendvoguewhim

2. Passing crazeB1informal

   A brief period of intense but short-lived popularity for a particular activity or style.

   engouement passager

   • The 80s fashion fad is making a comeback.
   • Collecting Pokémon cards was a major fad in the 1990s.
   • Many people invest in fads and lose money when they fade.

   Synonymescrazeenthusiasmfashionmaniaobsessionragetrendvogue

   Antonymesclassicinstitutionstapletradition