Hagard (en. Haggard)

/a.ɡaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Designating a look or expression that shows disorientation or anxiety.

She had a wild look after hearing the news.

Elle avait un air hagard après avoir entendu la nouvelle.

Describes a person who seems tired or lost, often due to stress or exhaustion.

He came home with a wild face after a long day.

Il est rentré à la maison avec un visage hagard après une longue journée.

Describes erratic behavior, as if the person is under the grip of fear.

His wild demeanor caused concern among his friends.

Son attitude hagarde a suscité l'inquiétude chez ses amis.

From Old French 'hagard', meaning 'disconcerted, lost'.

to have a wild look

to have an expression of confusion or despair

avoir un regard hagard

to be disoriented after a loss

to feel great distress after a traumatic event

être hagard après une perte

hagrid

A fictional character, but sometimes used to refer to someone who has a strange or frightening appearance.

hagrid

ahuri

Marked by surprise or confusion.

ahuri

To be in a state of shock or confusion.

After the breakup, he was completely disoriented.

Après la rupture, il était complètement hagard.

To speak of someone who looks lost or desperate.

She has looked wild ever since she lost her job.

Elle a l'air hagarde depuis qu'elle a perdu son emploi.