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• Nom désignant une élévation anormale de la température corporelle, généralement due à une maladie ou une infection, souvent accompagnée de frissons, de transpiration et de faiblesse.

A noun referring to an abnormally high body temperature, usually caused by illness or infection, often accompanied by shivering, sweating, and weakness.

1. A2formalmedical

   An abnormally high body temperature, usually caused by illness or infection.

   Fièvre (élévation de la température corporelle)

   • The child had a high fever and needed to see a doctor.
   • She took medicine to reduce her fever.
   • Fever is often a sign that the body is fighting an infection.

   Synonymesfebricityfebrilityhigh temperaturepyrexiatemperature

2. State of excitementB2informal

   A state of intense excitement, agitation, or enthusiasm.

   Fièvre (excitation)

   • The city was in a fever of anticipation before the concert.
   • He was caught up in the fever of the election campaign.
   • The stock market was in a fever of activity.

   Synonymesagitationexcitementfervorfrenzyheathysteriaintensitymaniapassion

   Antonymescalmcomposureserenity