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    Fièvres (en. Fevers)

    fjɛ.vʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A state of illness characterized by an increase in body temperature.
    He has had a fever for three days.
    Il a des fièvres depuis trois jours.
    Intense emotion, often related to passion or anger.
    The fever of the political world can be devastating.
    Les fièvres du monde politique peuvent être dévastatrices.
    Strong excitement or agitation.
    The Saturday night fever led to a big party.
    La fièvre du samedi soir a entraîné une grande fête.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'febris', meaning fever.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a fever
    To experience a high body temperature due to an illness.
    avoir la fièvre
    to be in a fever
    To be very excited or passionate about something.
    être dans la fièvre
    creative fever
    A state of intense inspiration leading to high productivity.
    fièvre créative

    Related Words

    feverish
    Who is afflicted with a fever.
    fiévreux
    feverishly
    In a frantic or passionate manner.
    fiévreusement
    feverishness
    A state of fever, often used figuratively.
    fiévrerie

    Slang Meanings

    A state of strong passion.
    When he plays, he is in an incredible fever.
    Quand il joue, il est dans une fièvre incroyable.
    Intense excitement in the face of an event.
    The fever of a concert can be contagious.
    La fièvre d'un concert peut être contagious.