Fiévreuse (en. Feverish)

/fjɛ.vʁøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who experiences fever.
She stayed in bed, feverish and tired.
Elle est restée au lit, fiévreuse et fatiguée.
Who shows great agitation or intense passion.
The artist proposed a feverish performance full of energy.
L'artiste a proposé une performance fiévreuse pleine d'énergie.
Of a burning, frantic character.
The discussion became feverish when the controversial topic was brought up.
La discussion est devenue fiévreuse lorsque le sujet controversé a été abordé.

Etymology

Derived from the French 'fièvre', which itself comes from the Latin 'febris'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the feverish anxiety
A state of intense and continuous worry.
l'angoisse fiévreuse
the feverish thoughts
Tormented or excessive thoughts.
les pensées fiévreuses

Related Words

fever
Abnormal elevation of body temperature.
fièvre
feverish (masculine)
Related to a fever or agitation.
fiévreux

Slang Meanings

State of extreme excitement.
He was completely feverish after that victory.
Il était complètement fiévreux après cette victoire.
Moment of great frenzy.
The party took a feverish turn when the music started.
La fête a pris une tournure fiévreuse quand la musique a commencé.