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maniaque

maniac, obsessive person

noun mah-NYAK Rare
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Origin: Greek mania (madness)

Usage Note

Maniaque is both a noun and an adjective in French. As a noun it means someone obsessively fussy or fanatical about something (un maniaque de la propreté = a cleanliness freak). As an adjective it means overly meticulous. In a clinical sense it relates to mania, but everyday use is mild and often humorous.

Examples

"Il est maniaque avec l'ordre dans sa maison."

Natural Translation

He is obsessive about order in his home.

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