French Conversation · Level 73
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French word
extrême
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛkstʁɛm/
Meaning
- adjectiveextreme
Example
C'est extrême.
It is extreme.
More examples
Il a montré une réaction extrême pour un petit problème.
He showed an extreme reaction to a small problem.
Core concept
A point pushed to the far edge of what is usual, moderate, or acceptable.
Common phrases
réaction extrême
extreme reaction
mesure extrême
extreme measure
danger extrême
extreme danger
Similar words
exagéré: Presented as greater, stronger, or more serious than it really is.
violent: Marked by intense force, agitation, or aggression.
sévère: Harsh, strict, and likely to cause pain or hardship.
fort: Strong in force or influence and clearly felt.
Definition in French
Qui se situe aux bornes d'une situation ou d'une évaluation et qui implique souvent une rupture avec la norme.
Word origin
French extrême comes through Old French from Latin extremus, meaning 'farthest' or 'last,' and developed from a position at the edge to an excessive degree.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, extrême agrees in gender and number with the noun, giving extrême, extrêmes, extrême, and extrêmes.
Other meanings
- radicaladjective
- intenseadjective
Opposites
- modérémoderateadjective
- tempérétemperateadjective
Related words
- extrêmementextremelyadverb
- extrémismeextremismnoun
- extrémisteextremistnoun