Furie (en. Fury)

/fy.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
State of extreme and often unrestrained anger.
His fury was palpable during the argument.
Sa furie était palpable lors de la dispute.
The intense or violent force of a phenomenon.
The fury of the elements caused considerable damage.
La furie des éléments a causé des dégâts considérables.

Etymology

The word 'fury' comes from the Latin 'furia', which refers both to anger and the demons of vengeance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to enter into a fury
To become extremely angry.
entrer dans une furie
destructive rage
Anger that results in significant losses or damage.
fureur destructrice
transient fury
An anger that does not last long.
furie passagère

Related Words

furious
One who is overcome by great anger.
furieux
furious (feminine form)
Feminine form of furious, referring to a woman full of anger.
furieuse
rage
An intense and explosive anger.
fureur

Slang Meanings

To be as angry as a madman.
He was in a fury after hearing the news.
Il était en furie après avoir appris la nouvelle.
To have the fury.
When she gets into a fury, nobody dares to interrupt her.
Quand elle se met en furie, personne n'ose l'interrompre.