Also means
enthusiast (noun)
Usage Note
passionné functions as both an adjective and a noun: un passionné de jazz means 'a jazz enthusiast'. The feminine form is passionnée. The related verb passionner means 'to fascinate'; the reflexive se passionner pour means 'to develop a passion for something'. Avoid confusing with passif ('passive') which has the opposite energy.
Examples
"Il est passionné par la musique classique."
Natural Translation
He is passionate about classical music.
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