adjectivenounnoun
féroce
fierce
Qui est très violent, cruel ou dangereux.
Definition & meaning
The word féroce is a French adjective used to describe someone or something that is:
- Savage or fierce: Often used to describe wild animals that are aggressive, bloodthirsty, or dangerous.
- Intense or extreme: Used figuratively to describe a strong feeling, a violent reaction, or a very competitive situation (e.g., a "ferocious" appetite or "fierce" competition).
- Cruel or heartless: Describes a person who acts with brutality or lack of empathy toward others.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is an adjective that remains the same in both the masculine and feminine forms (une bête féroce / un homme féroce). It is used to qualify nouns.
- Word origin: It comes from the Latin word ferox (genitive ferocis), which means "wild," "courageous," or "fierce." It shares its linguistic root with words related to beasts and untamed nature.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Sauvage (wild/untamed)
- Cruel (cruel)
- Agressif (aggressive)
- Féroce (savage)
- Acharné (relentless/fierce)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Ce chien paraît féroce.adjective
This dog looks fierce.
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