English–French

“fierce” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/feʁɔs/

Example

Le chien est féroce.

The dog is fierce.

Illustration for féroce (fierce)

How to say “fierce” in French

“Fierce” in French is féroce.

A wild, forceful intensity that turns strength into a threat of injury, domination, or destruction.

Full entry for féroce: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with féroce

Son regard féroce a convaincu l'intrus de partir.

His fierce gaze convinced the intruder to leave.

Tips for using féroce

  • In une concurrence féroce, féroce describes extreme competition rather than literal animal violence and gives the phrase a strongly forceful tone.

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