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impétueux

impetuous

adjective ahm-peh-tew-EH Rare

Origin: From Latin 'impetuosus', from 'impetus' (force, attack).

Also means

fierce

Usage Note

Impétueux describes a person, force, or action that is passionate and rushing forward without restraint — like a torrent or a headstrong character. The feminine form is impétueuse. The related noun impétuosité (f) denotes the quality of being impetuous, often used to describe a river's current or a young person's character.

Examples

"Son caractère impétueux lui causait des ennuis."

Natural Translation

His impetuous character caused him trouble.

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