"grande passion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: grandes passions [plural]
Etymology: From French grande passion (“great passion”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|grande passion||great passion}} French grande passion (“great passion”) Head templates: {{en-noun|grandes passions}} grande passion (plural grandes passions)
  1. An overwhelming love affair or infatuation for someone.
    Sense id: en-grande_passion-en-noun-XZOevbBG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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