passion

• Nom désignant une émotion forte et à peine contenue, un enthousiasme ou un désir intense pour quelque chose ou quelqu'un.

A noun referring to a strong and barely controllable emotion, enthusiasm, or intense desire for something or someone.

1. Strong emotionB1formal

   A very strong feeling, especially of love, anger, or enthusiasm.

   Passion (émotion intense)

   • He spoke with great passion about his work.
   • Her passion for music is evident in every performance.
   • The argument was filled with passion and anger.

   Synonymesardoremotionexcitementfeelingfervorfireheatintensityvehemencezeal

   Antonymesapathycalmnesscoldnessdetachmentindifference

2. Intense interestA2formal

   A strong liking or enthusiasm for a particular activity or subject.

   Passion (intérêt intense)

   • She has a passion for painting.
   • His passion for cooking led him to become a chef.
   • They share a passion for traveling and exploring new places.

   Synonymesardordevotioneagernessenthusiasmexcitementfervorfondnessinfatuationlovezeal

   Antonymesapathydisinterestindifference

3. Romantic loveB2formal

   Strong romantic or sexual desire.

   Passion amoureuse

   • Their relationship was full of passion and excitement.
   • The novel describes the passion between the two lovers.
   • He declared his passion for her in a heartfelt letter.

   Synonymesamourardorcravingdesirefervorflameinfatuationlovelustyearning