Furieuses (en. Furious)

[fyʁjøz]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who shows intense anger.
The critics were furious after the last movie.
Les critiques étaient furieuses après le dernier film.
Who is in a state of extreme agitation.
She became furious because of this bad news.
Elle est devenue furieuse à cause de cette mauvaise nouvelle.
Said of something that happens with great intensity.
The storm was furious that night.
La tempête était furieuse cette nuit-là.

Etymology

From the Latin 'furiosus', meaning 'enraged' or 'possessed by fury'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be furious as a tiger
To be very angry.
être furieux comme un tigre
to have a furious temper
To express intense anger.
faire une colère furieuse
to be in a fury
To be prey to great excitement or anger.
être dans une furie

Related Words

fury
Violent anger.
furie
frenzy
State of great anger.
fureur
irascible
Who easily gets angry.
irascible

Slang Meanings

To be on edge
She is on edge after what happened.
Elle est à cran après ce qui s'est passé.
To be furious
He is furious because of his boss.
Il est en pétard à cause de son patron.