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    Sauvage (en. Savage)

    [so-VAJ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has not been tamed.
    The wild cat is often fearful.
    Le chat sauvage est souvent craintif.
    That is rough, brutal, or provocative.
    He exhibits wild behavior during competitions.
    Il a un comportement sauvage lors des compétitions.
    That occurs naturally, without human intervention.
    Wild plants grow in the fields.
    Les plantes sauvages poussent dans les champs.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sylvaticus', meaning 'of the forests'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wild as an animal
    Extremely aggressive or unpredictable.
    sauvage comme un animal
    wild at heart
    A person who acts without constraint, free and independent.
    sauvage de cœur

    Related Words

    savagery
    State or character of a wild person or animal.
    sauvagerie
    savagely
    In a wild manner, without restraint.
    sauvagement

    Slang Meanings

    Someone very bold or unpredictable.
    He made a wild move in the game.
    Il a fait un coup sauvage au jeu.
    An unconventional lifestyle.
    She leads a wild life, far from societal norms.
    Elle mène une vie sauvage, loin des normes de la société.