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passe-temps

pastime, hobby

noun pas-TAHN Rare

Usage Note

Passe-temps is an invariable compound noun — the plural is identical to the singular: des passe-temps. It is a slightly more formal or literary synonym for loisir or hobby (the latter borrowed from English).

Examples

"La lecture est mon passe-temps préféré."

Natural Translation

Reading is my favourite pastime.

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