enthousiaste
enthusiastic
adjective ahn-too-ZYAST Rare
Origin: Greek enthousiasmos via French
Usage Note
Enthousiaste is invariable in ending — the masculine and feminine forms are identical: un public enthousiaste, une foule enthousiaste. The related noun enthousiasme (m) means 'enthusiasm'. The opposite is blasé, someone unmoved or indifferent.
Examples
"Les enfants sont très enthousiastes ce matin."
Natural Translation
The children are very enthusiastic this morning.

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