Sauvages (en. Wild)

/so.vaʒ/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Living in a state of nature, without domestication.

Wild animals are often difficult to observe.

Les animaux sauvages sont souvent difficiles à observer.

Brutal or inhuman.

His wild behavior shocked everyone.

Son comportement sauvage a choqué tout le monde.

Manifesting in an uncontrolled manner.

The storm caused wild flooding in the region.

La tempête a provoqué des inondations sauvages dans la région.

From Latin 'silvaticus', meaning 'inhabiting the forests'.

wild souls

People with untamed or rule-less behavior.

âmes sauvages

wild spirit

Free and non-conformist mentality.

esprit sauvage

wild tasks

Unpredictable or disorderly actions.

tâches sauvages

wildling

Small wild animal.

sauvageon

savagery

Wild or barbaric character.

sauvagerie

wild female

Feminine form of wild, used in certain contexts.

sauvageonne

Someone who acts unpredictably.

This guy is a true wild one, you never know what he's going to do.

Ce type est un vrai sauvage, on ne sait jamais ce qu'il va faire.

An isolated and unfrequented place.

We went into the wilds to disconnect.

On est parti dans les sauvages pour se déconnecter.