French Conversation · Level 30
89 words
French word
rage
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁaʒ/
Meaning
- feminine nounanger
Example
Sa rage ne s'est pas calmée.
His anger did not subside.
More examples
Elle a su contrôler sa rage pendant la réunion.
She succeeded in controlling her anger during the meeting.
Core concept
A sudden, fierce surge that bursts outward in sharp words or abrupt actions.
Common phrases
contrôler sa rage
keep one's anger under control
exprimer sa rage
express one's anger
Similar words
colère: The ordinary feeling of anger that arises when something is upsetting.
agacement: Short-lived frustration or annoyance caused by a small inconvenience.
irritation: Persistent, mild annoyance or discomfort.
Definition in French
État de colère vive et souvent impulsive, se traduisant par des paroles ou des gestes brusques.
Word origin
French rage comes from Old French rage, from Latin rabies, meaning madness or frenzy; the same word also developed the medical sense of rabies.
Usage tips
- Rage is feminine, so the usual form is la rage, and its final -ge sounds like the s in English measure, not the j in English rage.