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Word of the Day: Idée Fixe

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Idée Fixe
noun 1. An idea or desire that dominates the mind; an obsession.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"Once I decided I wanted to remodel the kitchen, it became an idée fixe."
"Many people enjoy watching and following sports, but Scott's love of baseball was more of an idée fixe."
"The stalker in the movie was following the FBI agent, but it turned out he had an idée fixe on her husband."
French, early 19th century
Why This Word?
Translated directly from French, "idée fixe" means "fixed idea." With such a literal translation, it would seem straightforward, but the French term has had multiple applications. ...
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