Le fanatique
Example: Le fanatique défend ses idées avec une passion inébranlable.
Definition
"Le fanatique" refers to a person who holds extreme and passionate beliefs, often defending their ideas with unwavering intensity. This term describes someone intensely devoted to a cause or ideology, sometimes to the point of intolerance toward differing opinions.
Etymology
The word "le fanatique" comes from the Latin 'fanaticus,' meaning 'inspired by a deity' or 'frantic.' Originally, it described someone possessed by a religious frenzy. Over time, it evolved to denote anyone with extreme enthusiasm or zeal, especially in beliefs or causes.
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"Le fanatique" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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