fierce

• Décrit quelque chose ou quelqu'un qui est agressif, violent ou intense par nature.

Describes something or someone that is aggressive, violent, or intense in nature.

1. Violent or aggressiveB1formal

   Having or displaying a violent or ferocious nature.

   féroce, violent

   • The lion gave a fierce roar.
   • A fierce storm hit the coast last night.
   • The two armies engaged in a fierce battle.

   Synonymesaggressivebrutalcruelferociousfuriousragingsavageviciousviolentwild

   Antonymescalmdocilegentlemeekmildpeacefulplacidtame

2. Intense or strongB1formal

   Extremely strong, powerful, or intense in degree.

   Intense ou fort

   • She felt a fierce loyalty to her family.
   • The competition was fierce among the candidates.
   • He has a fierce determination to succeed.

   Synonymesextremeforcefulfuriousintensepowerfulstrongvehementviolent

   Antonymesfeeblegentlemildmoderateweak

3. Very strong emotionB2informal

   Showing strong, passionate, or angry feelings.

   très fort, passionné ou coléreux (émotion)

   • She gave him a fierce look when he interrupted.
   • His fierce pride prevented him from apologizing.
   • The debate became fierce as both sides argued.

   Synonymesardentferventfieryfuriousimpassionedintensepassionatepowerfulstrongvehement

   Antonymescalmgentlemeekmildplacidtemperate