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    Férocité (en. Ferocity)

    /feʁo.si.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Wild and cruel character.
    The ferocity of wild animals is often feared.
    La férocité des animaux sauvages est souvent redoutée.
    Intense and brutal violence.
    The ferocity of the fight shocked all the spectators.
    La férocité du combat a choqué tous les spectateurs.
    Outrage or excessive anger.
    His ferocity in defending his rights is impressive.
    Sa férocité en défense de ses droits est impressionnante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ferocitas', derived from 'ferox', meaning wild, fierce.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to ferocity
    by behaving in a cruel or violent manner.
    à la férocité
    to show ferocity
    to show great brutality or determination.
    faire preuve de férocité

    Related Words

    fierce
    Which displays cruelty.
    féroce
    wild
    Which lives in a natural state, without domestication.
    sauvage
    brutal
    Which is extremely violent or cruel.
    brutal

    Slang Meanings

    Very aggressive state of mind.
    He is in a state of ferocity after that betrayal.
    Il est dans un état de férocité après cette trahison.
    An attitude that tolerates no weakness.
    In this fight, he was ferocious, leaving no chance for his opponent.
    Dans ce combat, il a été féroce, ne laissant aucune chance à son adversaire.