Pronunciation: /iˌdeɪ ˈfiːks/
noun an idea or belief that is firmly maintained and often irrational
A1 I have a favorite food, it's my idée fixe.
A2 She has an idée fixe about traveling to Paris.
B1 His idée fixe is to become a famous musician.
B2 The character in the novel had an idée fixe about seeking revenge.
C1 The scientist's idée fixe led to a groundbreaking discovery in the field of genetics.
C2 The artist's idée fixe drove him to create a series of masterpieces that captivated the art world.
formal Her idée fixe on achieving perfection in every detail was evident in her meticulously planned events.
informal His idée fixe about always being the best at everything can be a bit annoying sometimes.
slang She's got this idée fixe that she's the queen bee of the group.
figurative His idée fixe about finding true love was like a compass guiding him through life.
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