feverish

• Qui a de la fièvre ou qui présente les symptômes d'une fièvre ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour décrire une activité intense, frénétique ou agitée.

Describing a state of having a fever or showing symptoms of fever; also used metaphorically to describe intense, agitated activity.

1. Having a feverB1formalmedical

   Having an abnormally high body temperature, typically due to illness.

   ayant de la fièvre

   • The child felt feverish and was taken to the doctor.
   • She had a feverish forehead and was shivering.
   • Feverish patients are advised to rest and drink fluids.

   Synonymesburningfebrilefeveredflushedhot

   Antonymesafebrilecoldcool

2. Intense or agitatedB2informal

   Characterized by intense activity, excitement, or agitation.

   fébrile

   • There was a feverish atmosphere in the office before the deadline.
   • He worked at a feverish pace to finish the project.
   • The crowd was in a feverish state of anticipation.

   Synonymesagitatedexcitedfranticfrenziedheatedhecticintenserestlessturbulentwild

   Antonymescalmcomposedcoolplacidserene