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    Extrême (en. Extreme)

    /ɛkstʁɛm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Located at the extremity of something.
    The weather conditions were extreme this winter.
    Les conditions climatiques étaient extrêmes cet hiver.
    Exceeding usual limits, either in degree or intensity.
    His behavior was extreme during the discussion.
    Son comportement était extrême lors de la discussion.
    Outside of the normal or reasonable.
    She took extreme measures to solve the problem.
    Elle a pris des mesures extrêmes pour résoudre le problème.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'extremus', which means 'the farthest' or 'the last'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the extreme
    in case of extreme need.
    dans l'extrême
    extreme urgency
    situation requiring immediate attention.
    extrême urgence
    in an extreme manner
    in a very intense or radical way.
    d'une manière extrême

    Related Words

    far-right
    conservative and nationalist political movement.
    extrême droite
    far-left
    radical and progressive political movement.
    extrême gauche
    extremism
    attitude or doctrine advocating extreme opinions.
    extrémisme

    Slang Meanings

    Very intense, often used to describe strong experiences.
    That concert was extreme, I loved it!
    Ce concert était extrême, j'ai adoré !
    In reference to bold or risky actions.
    Bungee jumping is truly extreme!
    Le saut à l'élastique, c'est vraiment extrême !