Véhémence (en. Vehemence)
ve-em-ãns
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Character marked by strength and energy in speech or actions.
He expressed himself with a vehemence that left little room for doubt.
Il s'est exprimé avec une véhémence qui laissait peu de place au doute.
Excessive passion or emotion manifested.
Her vehemence was evident when the subject was mentioned.
Sa véhémence était évidente lorsque le sujet fut évoqué.
The force with which one defends a point of view.
She defended her opinion with remarkable vehemence.
Elle a défendu son opinion avec une véhémence remarquable.
Etymology
From Latin 'vehementia', derived from 'vehemente', meaning 'violent, ardent'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
with vehemence
in an intense and passionate manner.
avec véhémence
to express oneself with vehemence
to present one's ideas forcefully.
s'exprimer avec véhémence
to react with vehemence
to respond in an energetic or emotional way.
réagir avec véhémence
Related Words
vehement
Describes a person who expresses themselves with strength and emotion.
véhément
vehemently
Qualifies an action carried out with energy and intensity.
véhémentie
fervent
Who shows great passion or zeal.
fervent
Slang Meanings
To speak very loudly about something.
He expressed his discontent with a lot of vehemence.
Il a exprimé son mécontentement avec beaucoup de véhémence.
To act exaggeratedly in a discussion.
She argued so much that it was almost a vehemence.
Elle a tellement argumenté que c'était presque une véhémence.