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    Féroce (en. Fierce)

    /fe.ʁɔs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes a wild, cruel, and threatening animal.
    The lion is a fierce predator in the savanna.
    Le lion est un prédateur féroce dans la savane.
    Describes a person or behavior characterized by obvious cruelty.
    His fierce gaze frightened the children away.
    Son regard féroce a fait fuir les enfants.
    Used to describe intense competition or struggle.
    The battle for the title was fierce between the two teams.
    La bataille pour le titre a été féroce entre les deux équipes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ferox', meaning 'savage' or 'savagely violent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fierce battle
    An intense and merciless struggle.
    bataille féroce
    fierce gaze
    A look that expresses anger or aggression.
    regard féroce
    fierce competition
    A very fierce competition.
    compétition féroce

    Related Words

    fierceness
    Refers to someone who is fierce.
    feroceur
    ferocity
    The quality of being fierce or aggressive.
    férocité
    be fierce
    A slang verb for showing fierceness.
    ferocez

    Slang Meanings

    A person who does not hesitate to be aggressive in their actions.
    This lawyer is really fierce; she doesn't let anything go.
    Cette avocate est vraiment féroce, elle ne laisse rien passer.
    An event that was very intense or violent.
    Tonight's match was fierce; both teams fought relentlessly.
    Le match de ce soir a été féroce, les deux équipes se battaient sans relâche.