Esprit

Spirit (animating force)

In religion and philosophy, spirit is the vital principle or animating essence within humans or, in some views, all living things. Although views of spirit vary between different belief systems, when spirit is contrasted with the soul, the former is often seen as a basic natural force, principle or substance, whereas the latter is used to describe the organized structure of an individual being's consciousness, in humans to include their personality. Spirit as a substance may also be contrasted with matter, where it is usually seen as more subtle, an idea put forth for example in the Principia Mathematica.

Enthusiasm

In modern usage, "enthusiasm" refers to intense enjoyment, interest, or approval expressed by a person. The term is allegedly related to playfulness, inventiveness, optimism, zest, verve, and high energy. People can often characterise the modern version of enthusiasm as "infectious" or "contagious", and sometimes even more metaphorically as a virus in its own right.

esprit

Noun

1. Spirit, enthusiasm.
2. A wit.