No. 1,812 in French
engouement
A strong enthusiasm or infatuation.
In a sentence
L'engouement pour les modes saisonnières change rapidement.
The craze for seasonal fashions changes quickly.
'Engouement' here refers to a strong interest or enthusiasm for something, highlighting a fleeting trend in fashion.
Elle a toujours montré un engouement particulier pour la littérature classique.
She has always shown a particular fondness for classical literature.
'Engouement' is used to express a passionate inclination or love for an art form or field, specifically literature.
L'engouement soudain de la foule pour cet artiste est impressionnant.
The crowd's sudden enthusiasm for this artist is impressive.
In this context, 'engouement' portrays an immediate and collective strong liking or admiration for a person or performance.
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