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engouement (noun)

Intense but short-lived enthusiasm for something; infatuation, craze.

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Imagine you are so excited about a new 'GOURMET' (engouement) meal that you almost 'CHOKE' (engouer) with enthusiasm. Th...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'engagement' to mean 'craze'. → L'engouement pour ce film.

Saying 'un engouement de la mode'. → Un engouement pour la mode.

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