No. 1,167 in French

passion

Intense emotion or enthusiasm for something.

In a sentence

Elle parle de sa passion pour la peinture.
She talks about her passion for painting.
Here, 'passion' denotes a strong enthusiasm or love for an activity, in this case, painting.
La passion qu'il met dans son travail est remarquable.
The passion he puts into his work is remarkable.
In this sentence, 'passion' refers to the intensity and commitment one shows towards their tasks or endeavors.
La passion peut parfois être une émotion accablante.
Passion can sometimes be an overwhelming emotion.
Here, 'passion' is used to describe a powerful and overwhelming emotional state or experience.

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