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fervent

fervent, ardent

adjective fehr-VAHN Rare
Mind & Emotions Personality

Usage Note

fervent describes intense enthusiasm or devotion, often in religious or ideological contexts — un fervent croyant (a fervent believer). The feminine form is fervente. The related noun ferveur (fervour, ardour) is common in formal or literary writing.

Examples

"C'est un fervent défenseur des droits humains."

Natural Translation

He is a fervent defender of human rights.

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