Fureurs (en. Furies)

/fyʁœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A state of extreme rage or anger.
His furies seemed uncontrollable.
Ses fureurs semblaient incontrôlables.
An outburst of rage, often overt.
He let his furies run free.
Il a laissé libre cours à ses fureurs.
A tumultuous, agitated movement.
The furies of the sea were impressive that day.
Les fureurs de la mer étaient impressionnantes ce jour-là.

Etymology

From Latin 'furor', meaning 'madness, rage'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fury of the sea
Violent storms at sea.
fureurs de la mer
to become inflamed with fury
To become very angry.
s'enflammer de fureur
temporary rages
Temporary anger.
fureurs passagères

Related Words

fury
An intense and violent anger.
furie
passion
Lively ardor; passion.
fougue
storm
A violent storm, often associated with strong winds.
tempête

Slang Meanings

To be in a huff
He was in a huff after receiving criticism.
Il était en pétard après avoir reçu des critiques.
To lose it
She lost it when she heard the news.
Elle a pété un câble quand elle a appris la nouvelle.