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féroce

fierce

adjective feh-ROSS Rare
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Also means

ferocious

Usage Note

Féroce is invariable for gender (un animal féroce / une bête féroce) and adds '-s' in the plural. It can also be used figuratively for intense competition or criticism: une concurrence féroce ('fierce competition'). The adverb férocement and noun férocité are close derivatives.

Examples

"Le lion est un animal féroce."

Natural Translation

The lion is a fierce animal.

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