fetich

• Nom désignant un objet auquel on attribue des propriétés magiques ou surnaturelles, ou une attirance excessive et irrationnelle pour une activité ou un objet.

A noun referring to an object believed to have magical powers, or an excessive and irrational devotion to a particular activity or object.

1. Charm with magical powersB2formal

   An object believed to have supernatural or magical properties, often used as a charm or talisman.

   Fétiche

   • The tribespeople carried a fetich for protection during hunting.
   • He believed the small carved stone was a powerful fetich.
   • Ancient cultures often used fetich objects in rituals.

   Synonymesamuletcharmfetishidoljujumojotalisman

2. Excessive devotionC1formal

   An irrational or excessive dedication to a particular activity, object, or idea.

   Fétichisme (au sens de dévotion excessive)

   • His fetich for cleanliness made him wash his hands twenty times a day.
   • She developed a fetich for collecting vintage watches.
   • The company's fetich for efficiency hurt employee morale.

   Synonymescompulsioncrazecultfascinationfixationidolmaniaobsessionpassion