Usage Note
Passionner is typically used reflexively as se passionner pour (to be passionate about something). The construction ça me passionne (it fascinates me) is very common. The adjective passionnant means 'fascinating' and passionné means 'passionate', making this a productive word family for learners.
Examples
"Ce sujet me passionne depuis toujours."
Natural Translation
This subject has always fascinated me.

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