Furieux (en. Furious)
/fyʁjø/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is in a state of intense anger.
He was furious after hearing the news.
Il était furieux après avoir appris la nouvelle.
Who shows great violence.
The storm was furious, causing considerable damage.
La tempête était furieuse, provoquant des dégâts considérables.
Used to describe something extremely fast or efficient.
This runner has a furious pace that impresses everyone.
Ce coureur a un rythme furieux qui impressionne tout le monde.
Etymology
From the Latin 'furiosus', meaning 'enraged'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be furious as a tiger
To be extremely angry.
être furieux comme un tigre
furious with rage
A state of intense anger.
furieux de rage
Related Words
fury
Violent anger, rage.
furie
furious
Who gets angry easily.
furieux
furiously
In a furious manner.
furieusement
Slang Meanings
To be in a huff
He was in a huff after losing his job.
Il était en pétard après avoir perdu son emploi.
Furious
She is furious about what happened yesterday.
Elle est furax à cause de ce qui s'est passé hier.