idee fixe

A form of idée fixe — An idea dominating the mind and maintained despite evidence to the contrary; (loosely), an obsession.

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Meanings

nounidee fixe (plural idees fixes)

plural idees fixes

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of idée fixe.

Synonyms & antonyms

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Cite this entry
APA

idee fixe. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/idee%20fixe

MLA

“idee fixe.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/idee%20fixe. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “idee fixe,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/idee%20fixe.

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