fierce

féroce, violent

Très violent, agressif ou prêt à attaquer.

En anglais simple : Very violent, aggressive, or likely to attack.

• A fierce dog guarded the gate.
• The soldiers faced fierce attacks throughout the night.
• Fierce fighting forced families to leave their homes.

Synonymes : ferocious, aggressive, savage

Contraires : gentle

Expressions courantes : fierce animal, fierce attack, fierce fighting

acharné, farouche

Qui montre beaucoup d'effort ou une très grande détermination.

En anglais simple : Showing very strong effort or determination.

• She showed fierce determination.
• The plan met fierce resistance from residents.
• Small shops face fierce competition from larger stores.

Synonymes : intense, determined, strong

Expressions courantes : fierce competition, fierce resistance, fierce determination

menaçant, féroce

Dont l'apparence ou la voix exprime de la colère et fait peur.

En anglais simple : Looking or sounding angry and frightening.

• He gave me a fierce look.
• The lion let out a fierce roar.
• Her fierce expression made the children fall silent.

Synonymes : threatening, menacing

Contraires : friendly

Expressions courantes : fierce look, fierce expression, fierce roar

très, extrêmement

Indique un degré très élevé.

En anglais simple : To a very great degree.

• It was fierce cold outside.
• We were fierce hungry after the walk.
• The room gets fierce hot in summer.

Synonymes : very, extremely

Expressions courantes : fierce cold, fierce hot, fierce hungry