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    Impétuosité (en. Impetuosity)

    [ɛ̃.pɛ.tɥ.oz.ite]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The quality of a person who acts quickly and passionately.
    His impetuosity often leads him to act without thinking.
    Son impétuosité le pousse souvent à agir sans réfléchir.
    Violence or intensity of an action or feeling.
    The impetuosity of the storm surprised the sailors.
    L'impétuosité de la tempête a surpris les marins.
    Impulsive behavior, lacking control.
    His impetuosity in decision-making caused several problems.
    L’impétuosité de ses décisions a causé plusieurs problèmes.

    Etymology

    Of Latin origin, from the word 'impetuositas', meaning 'violence' or 'ardor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act with impetuosity
    To act quickly and thoughtlessly.
    agir avec impétuosité
    the impetuosity of a youth
    The fiery behavior of a youth.
    l'impétuosité d'un jeune

    Related Words

    impetuous
    Who acts with impetuosity.
    impétueux
    fiery
    Who shows great energy and passion.
    fougueux
    ardent
    Who expresses great passion or enthusiasm.
    ardent

    Slang Meanings

    Lord of the storm (referring to someone very impulsive).
    He is the lord of the storm, always in impetuosity.
    Il est le seigneur de la tempête, toujours dans l’impétuosité.
    Turbulent (in the context of a very dynamic person).
    He is a turbulent person, often acting with unbearable impetuosity.
    C'est un turbulent, il agit souvent avec une impétuosité insupportable.