🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Fureur

Pronunciation / Transliteration: fyʁœʁ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Furore/fʊəˈrɔː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"L'annonce de la nouvelle politique a provoqué une fureur parmi les citoyens."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An outbreak of public anger or excitement.

    "The announcement of the new policy caused a furore among the citizens."
  2. 2

    A state of intense excitement or activity.

    "The artist's latest exhibition created a furore in the art community."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'furore' originates from the Latin word 'furorem', meaning 'rage' or 'fury'. It evolved through the Italian language, where it retained a similar meaning, often used to describe a state of intense excitement or uproar, particularly in cultural contexts.

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