la rage

Word: rage

Language: French

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Meaning

In French, "rage" primarily means "rage" or "fury" in English. It refers to an intense and uncontrolled feeling of anger or wrath. It can also mean an extreme passion or enthusiasm for something, although this usage is less common.

Explanation

• Rage (noun): A violent, extravagant, or uncontrollable anger.

  • Example: Il était pris de rage. (He was seized with rage.)

• Rage (noun, less common): An intense enthusiasm or craze.

  • Example: La mode est une rage passagère. (Fashion is a passing craze.)

Parts of the word

The French word "rage" is a noun and is of the feminine gender: la rage.

Synonyms

• Colère (anger)
• Fureur (furious rage/fury)
• Courroux (wrath)
• Ire (wrath)

Antonyms

• Calme (calm)
• Paix (peace)
• Sérénité (serenity)

Additional context:

In everyday usage, "rage" can often describe a sudden outburst of anger or frustration. It's also part of idiomatic expressions like:

• Par pure rage — out of pure anger.
• Rager contre quelque chose — to be furious about something.

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If the context is different or specialized, such as medical (rabies, “la rage” as the animal disease), this meaning also exists:

Medical meaning (rabies)

• La rage also refers to the viral disease rabies in animals and humans, causing neurological symptoms and hydrophobia.

Example: Le chien a la rage. (The dog has rabies.)