passion
passion; intense desire
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/pa.sjɔ̃/
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Cultural Note
French culture embraces passion as essential to a fulfilling life and relationship. The word derives from Latin 'passio' (suffering), reflecting the historical view that intense love involves both ecstasy and pain — a duality celebrated in French literature from Tristan and Iseult to modern cinema.
📝 Example Sentences
Leur relation est pleine de passion.
Their relationship is full of passion.
La passion des premiers jours s'est transformée en amour profond.
The passion of the early days turned into deep love.