entrain
enthusiasm, high spirits
noun ahn-TRAN Rare
Origin: From en train (in the act of, in motion)
Usage Note
Entrain (written as one word, no accent) describes lively enthusiasm or go. Être plein d'entrain means to be full of energy and good cheer. It should not be confused with entraîn- related words (entraînement, training; entraîner, to train/drag along), which carry an accent and a different meaning.
Examples
"Elle travaillait avec beaucoup d'entrain."
Natural Translation
She worked with great enthusiasm.

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