Admirer
Example: J'admire toujours la patience de mes professeurs.
Definition
"Admirer" means to regard someone or something with great respect, pleasure, or approval. It involves feeling a deep appreciation for qualities such as patience, skill, or beauty, often expressed by acknowledging or praising the admired subject.
Etymology
The word "admirer" comes from the Latin verb admirari, which means 'to marvel at' or 'to wonder.' It entered French through Old French, maintaining the sense of looking at something with wonder or high regard. Did you know? The root 'mirari' relates to 'miracle,' emphasizing the sense of amazement in admiration.
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"Admirer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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