savage in French
savage in French is barbare, sauvage, féroce — savage means extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
savage in French
barbare
Barbaric; not civilized.
sauvage
Barbaric; not civilized.
féroce
Fierce and ferocious.
sauvage
(historical, now, pejorative, ) A person not living in a civilization; a barbarian.
What does "savage" mean?
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adj Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
"A savage storm tore the roof off the old barn overnight."
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adj Informally, impressively bold, harsh, or brilliant — often used as a compliment for a sharp comeback or move.
"Her reply to the teasing was so savage that everyone laughed."
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verb To attack fiercely, or to criticise something harshly.
"The press savaged the film, calling it dull and far too long."
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noun An outdated and offensive term once used for a member of an indigenous or "uncivilised" society; now mainly used to mean a fierce or wild creature or person.
"The wolf was portrayed in the story as a savage of the forest."
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savage in a sentence
- A savage storm tore the roof off the old barn overnight.
- The animal launched a savage attack on its prey.
- Her reply to the teasing was so savage that everyone laughed.
- That was a savage move, winning the match with a final-second goal.
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What is "savage" in French?
"savage" in French is barbare, sauvage, féroce. savage means: Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
How do you use "savage" in a sentence?
Example: "A savage storm tore the roof off the old barn overnight." In French, "savage" is barbare, sauvage, féroce.
Are there other ways to say "savage" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "savage": barbare, sauvage, féroce.
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