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    Intensité (en. Intensity)

    /ɛ̃.tɑ̃.si.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Characteristic of what is intense, strong.
    The intensity of the light affects our perception of colors.
    L'intensité de la lumière affecte notre perception des couleurs.
    Measure of the power of a sound.
    The sound intensity must not exceed a certain threshold.
    L'intensité sonore ne doit pas dépasser un certain seuil.
    Force or gravity of a situation.
    The intensity of their argument was palpable.
    L'intensité de leur dispute était palpable.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'intensitas', from 'intensus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    intensity of light
    Measure of luminous force.
    intensité de la lumière
    intensity of pain
    Degree of suffering felt.
    intensité de la douleur
    intensity of a movement
    Force and speed of a movement.
    intensité d'un mouvement

    Related Words

    intensive
    Characterized by a high intensity.
    intensif
    intensively
    In an intense manner.
    intensivement
    intensification
    Action of intensifying.
    intensification

    Slang Meanings

    A very strong emotion or sensation.
    This concert had incredible intensity!
    Ce concert a eu une intensité incroyable!
    A high level of performance or effort.
    He always gives an insane intensity in his training sessions.
    Il donne toujours une intensité de fou dans ses entraînements.