A1 noun Neutre #4,055 le plus courant

fan

/fæn/

A fan is a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular sports team, athlete, or celebrity. Fans often show their support by watching games, wearing team colors, and attending events.

Exemples

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1

He is a big fan of the local football team.

He is a big supporter of the local football team.

2

The organization wishes to thank every fan for their loyalty.

The organization wants to thank every supporter for their loyalty.

3

I'm a massive fan of your work!

I'm a huge admirer of your work!

Famille de mots

Nom
fan
Verb
fan
Adverbe
fanatically
Adjectif
fanatical
Apparenté
fandom
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'fanatic.' A fan is a mini-fanatic who cheers loudly at a game.

Quiz rapide

I am a big ____ of the national basketball team.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : fan

Exemples

1

He is a big fan of the local football team.

everyday

He is a big supporter of the local football team.

2

The organization wishes to thank every fan for their loyalty.

formal

The organization wants to thank every supporter for their loyalty.

3

I'm a massive fan of your work!

informal

I'm a huge admirer of your work!

4

The study analyzes fan behavior during high-stakes matches.

academic

The study analyzes supporter behavior during important matches.

5

We need to engage the fan base to increase ticket sales.

business

We need to involve the group of supporters to increase ticket sales.

Famille de mots

Nom
fan
Verb
fan
Adverbe
fanatically
Adjectif
fanatical
Apparenté
fandom

Collocations courantes

football fan a person who loves football
loyal fan a person who supports a team for a long time
sports fan a person who likes sports
huge fan a person who likes something very much
fan base the group of people who support a team or star

Phrases Courantes

die-hard fan

an extremely loyal supporter

fan mail

letters sent by supporters to a celebrity

fair-weather fan

someone who only supports a team when they are winning

Souvent confondu avec

fan vs fun

Fun refers to enjoyment or pleasure, while a fan is a person who supports something.

fan vs fan (device)

The same word is used for a machine or object that moves air to keep you cool.

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Notes d'usage

The word is almost always used with the preposition 'of', as in 'a fan of basketball'. It is a countable noun, so you should use 'a' or 'the' before it.

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Erreurs courantes

Beginners often forget the article and say 'I am fan of...' instead of 'I am a fan of...'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'fanatic.' A fan is a mini-fanatic who cheers loudly at a game.

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Origine du mot

An 1880s abbreviation of the word 'fanatic', which comes from the Latin 'fanaticus' meaning inspired by a divinity or insane.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: fans Usually followed by 'of' + noun
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, being a sports fan is a key part of identity, with fans wearing specific colors to show their community belonging.

Quiz rapide

I am a big ____ of the national basketball team.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : fan

Expressions liées

Plus de mots sur Sports

football

A1

A popular team sport played with a round ball where two teams try to kick the ball into the other team's goal. It can also refer to the specific ball used to play this game.

basketball

A1

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baseball

A1

Baseball is a team sport played with a bat, a ball, and gloves on a field with four bases. Two teams of nine players take turns hitting the ball and trying to run around the bases to score points called runs.

tennis

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Tennis is a popular racket sport played on a rectangular court between two players or two pairs. The goal is to hit a ball over a net into the opponent's side of the court using a racket.

volleyball

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swimming

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running

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cycling

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wrestling

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Wrestling is a sport where two people fight by holding and throwing each other to the ground. It does not involve hitting or kicking and usually takes place on a soft mat.

martial arts

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Martial arts are sports that involve fighting or self-defense, such as karate, judo, or kung fu. They are practiced for many reasons, including fitness, competition, and mental discipline.

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