enthousiasmer
to fill with enthusiasm, to enthuse
verb ahn-too-zyaz-MEH Rare
Usage Note
Enthousiasmer is often used reflexively as s'enthousiasmer pour — to become enthusiastic about something. The non-reflexive form takes a direct object: ce projet m'enthousiasme (this project enthuses me). The related noun enthousiasme and adjective enthousiaste share the same root from Greek via Latin.
Examples
"Ce projet les a enthousiasmés dès le départ."
Natural Translation
This project enthused them from the start.
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