French Conversation · Level 132
30 words
French word
furie
Pronunciation
IPA/fyʁi/
Meaning
- feminine nounanger
Example
Ne laisse pas ta furie te contrôler.
Don't let your anger control you.
More examples
Il a déchaîné sa furie contre la porte.
He unleashed his fury against the door.
Core concept
Uncontrolled anger with enough force to make a person seem like its embodiment.
Common phrases
déchaîner sa furie
unleash one's fury
mettre quelqu'un en furie
make someone furious
Similar words
colère: The everyday feeling of being angry or upset.
agacement: Mild annoyance caused by something minor.
irritation: A slight feeling of annoyance caused by discomfort.
Definition in French
Désigne soit une rage très violente, soit familièrement une personne au tempérament emporté.
Word origin
The noun furie derives from Latin furia, meaning violent rage, and later acquired a figurative personal sense in French.
Usage tips
- Furie suggests especially violent rage, whereas the more general everyday noun for anger is colère.