No. 10,569 in French

maniaque

"Maniaque": Obsessive or excessively meticulous.

In a sentence

Julien est un maniaque de la propreté, il nettoie tout sans cesse.
Julien is a clean freak, he cleans everything constantly.
Here, 'maniaque' describes someone obsessive about cleanliness, commonly used in casual language.
Elle est un peu maniaque quand il s'agit de ranger les objets sur son bureau.
She's a bit obsessive when it comes to arranging objects on her desk.
In this sentence, 'maniaque' is used to convey a tendency towards meticulous or perfectionistic habits.
Les maniaques de l'organisation recommandent souvent d'avoir un planning détaillé.
Organization enthusiasts often recommend keeping a detailed schedule.
The term 'maniaques' here refers more broadly to enthusiasts or those passionate about organization, showing its flexible usage.

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