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    Sauvagerie (en. Savagery)

    /sov.a.ʒʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Wild or brutal character of a person or thing.
    The savagery of the animals in this region is impressive.
    La sauvagerie des animaux dans cette région est impressionnante.
    An act of violence or brutality.
    The gang committed unacceptable acts of savagery.
    La bande a commis des actes de sauvagerie inacceptables.
    Primitive nature that persists in certain cultures.
    The savagery of ancient rituals fascinates anthropologists.
    La sauvagerie des rituels anciens fascine les anthropologues.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sauvageria', deriving from 'sauvage' which means 'savage'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    allied savagery
    A brutal collaboration between groups.
    sauvagerie alliée

    Related Words

    savage
    Not domesticated, living in nature.
    sauvage
    barbaric
    Referring to a person who lives according to rules of brutality.
    barbare
    primitive
    Belonging to an ancient or rudimentary era.
    primitif

    Slang Meanings

    Aggressive behavior without reason.
    He acted with unexpected savagery.
    Il a agi avec une sauvagerie inattendue.
    Chaotic situation.
    The party turned into total savagery.
    La fête s'est transformée en sauvagerie totale.