idéaliste

idealist

noun adjective ee-deh-ah-LEEST Rare

Usage Note

Idéaliste functions as both a noun (un idéaliste - 'an idealist') and an adjective (une vision idéaliste - 'an idealistic vision'). It is invariable in form across genders. The related noun idéalisme refers to the philosophical doctrine or the general disposition to pursue noble but perhaps impractical goals.

Examples

"Il est trop idéaliste pour ce métier."

Natural Translation

He is too much of an idealist for this job.

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