fierce in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for fierce in the English»French Dictionary

fierce [Brit fɪəs, Am fɪrs] ADJ

fierce animal, expression, person

féroce

fierce battle, storm, hatred, anger

violent

fierce determination, loyalty

farouche

fierce advocate, supporter

fervent

fierce criticism, speech

virulent

fierce competition

acharné

fierce flames, heat

intense

he has a fierce temper

c'est un caractère explosif

Translations for fierce in the French»English Dictionary

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féroce personne, air

fierce

féroce bataille, concurrence

fierce

indompté (indomptée) orgueil, tempérament

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âpre lutte, concurrence

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farouche regard, mine, aspect

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farouche adversaire, résolution, opposition

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l'affaire suscite de violentes polémiques

the affair has sparked off fierce debate

acharné (acharnée) lutte, discussion, résistance

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être rudement concurrencé par

to come up against fierce competition from

sauvage lutte

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ardent (ardente) lutte

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fierce in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for fierce in the English»French Dictionary

fierce <-er, -est> [fɪrs] ADJ

1. fierce (untamed):

fierce animal

féroce

2. fierce (powerful, extreme, violent):

fierce love, discussion

véhément(e)

fierce expression, competition, combat

féroce

Translations for fierce in the French»English Dictionary

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acharné(e) combat

fierce

âpre discussion, critique, lutte, concurrence, détermination, résolution

fierce

féroce air, regard

fierce

farouche air, regard

fierce

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The town was the scene of some of the fiercest fighting of the war, with both sides taking heavy losses.

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Several were the reasons for the end of activities: fierce foreign competition, managerial problems, union demands and massive indebtedness to banks.

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The action here was possibly the fiercest of the day, with the horsemen now fighting on two fronts themselves.

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She is devoted to her country and her father, is fierce, loyal, and can not stand people being patronizing.

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He summons fierce winds, shielding himself in a tornado.

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Despite fierce criticism the council gave its approval of the planned development, in 1985.

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He was known for his fierce tackling style.

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They held the tunnel for a week before they were driven out in fierce fighting with the military.

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The crossing was secured after several days of fierce fighting.

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They have been historically known for their fierce and war-like nature.

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