feral

• Qualifie un animal domestique qui est retourné à l'état sauvage, ou une personne ou une chose qui est sauvage, indomptée ou incontrôlable.

Describes an animal that has returned to a wild state after being domesticated, or a person or thing that is wild, untamed, or uncontrolled.

1. Wild and untamedB2formal

   Living in a wild state, especially after being domesticated; having a menacing or aggressive nature.

   sauvage rendu à l'état sauvage

   • The island is home to a population of feral cats.
   • A feral dog was seen roaming the streets at night.
   • The animal had a feral look in its eyes, making everyone cautious.

   Synonymesfiercesavageundomesticateduntamedwild

   Antonymescultivateddomesticatedgentletame