intense

• Qualifie quelque chose de très fort, extrême ou concentré dans son degré, son ressenti ou son effet.

Describes something that is very strong, extreme, or concentrated in degree, feeling, or effect.

1. Very strong or extremeB1formal

   Having a very strong effect or feeling; extreme in degree.

   très fort ou extrême

   • The heat was so intense that we had to stay indoors.
   • She felt an intense pain in her shoulder.
   • The movie had an intense emotional impact on the audience.

   Synonymesacuteextremefierceforcefulpassionatepowerfulprofoundseverestrongvehement

   Antonymesfaintgentlemildmoderateweak

2. Serious and passionateB1formal

   Showing strong feelings, concentration, or determination.

   Intense, passionné et déterminé

   • He is an intense person who takes everything seriously.
   • The debate was intense, with both sides arguing passionately.
   • She gave him an intense look that made him nervous.

   Synonymesardentearnestferventimpassionedpassionatevehementzealous

   Antonymesapatheticdispassionatehalfheartedindifferentlukewarmunconcernedunenthusiastic

3. Deeply felt or concentratedB2formal

   Involving a lot of effort, activity, or concentration.

   intense (effort concentré)

   • The training program is very intense and requires full commitment.
   • They worked under intense pressure to meet the deadline.
   • The color of the sunset was incredibly intense.

   Synonymesacuteconcentratedferventfocusedintensivepassionateprofoundvehement

   Antonymescasualfeeblemildrelaxedsuperficialweak