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    Extrêmes (en. Extremes)

    /ɛks.tʁɛm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The maximum or minimum limits of something.
    Temperature extremes can be dangerous.
    Les extrêmes de la température peuvent être dangereux.
    The opposite poles of a situation or concept.
    There are extremes in political opinions.
    Il y a des extrêmes dans les opinions politiques.
    A state or condition very far from the norm.
    He experienced extremes that marked him for life.
    Il a vécu des extrêmes qui l'ont marqué pour la vie.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'extremus', meaning 'the furthest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go to extremes
    To take radical or excessive measures.
    aller à l'extrême
    extremes touch
    Very distant opinions can sometimes converge.
    les extrêmes se touchent
    to act to the extreme
    To act excessively.
    agir à l'extrême

    Related Words

    extreme
    Who is at the limit or beyond what is considered normal.
    extrême
    extremism
    Attitude, ideology taken to its peak.
    extrémisme
    extremist
    A person who adheres to extreme opinions.
    extrémiste

    Slang Meanings

    In common language, this can mean making excessive decisions.
    He made an extreme decision by dropping everything.
    Il a pris une décision extrême en laissant tout tomber.
    Used to describe people who go beyond reasonable limits.
    He is an extreme, he needs to be calmed down.
    C'est un extrême, il faut le calmer.