sauvage

sauvage
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. wild
À notre retour, le jardin était envahi par toutes sortes de plantes sauvages.When we returned, the garden was overrun with all kinds of wild plants.
b. untamed
Les côtes irlandaises ont un charme très sauvage.The Irish coast has a very untamed charm.
c. feral
Si vous visitez la Camargue, vous pourrez y apercevoir des chevaux sauvages.If you visit the Camargue, you may catch a glimpse of feral horses.
a. savage
Les deux adversaires se fixaient du regard avec une haine sauvage.The two opponents stared at each other with savage hatred.
b. brutal
Les candidats à l’élection se livrent à une lutte sauvage pour le pouvoir.The candidates in the election are engaged in a brutal struggle for power.
a. shy
Mon fils est parfois un peu sauvage. Il préfère rester dans son coin.My son can be a bit shy. He prefers to keep to himself.
a. unauthorized
Le camping sauvage est strictement interdit dans l’ensemble de la région.Unauthorized camping is strictly prohibited throughout the region.
b. unauthorised
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Une manifestation sauvage s’est rapidement organisée, rassemblant quelques centaines de personnes.An unauthorised demonstration was quickly organised, bringing together several hundred people.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. brute
Méfie-toi de Louis. C’est un vrai sauvage.Watch out for Louis. He's a real brute.
a. recluse
Djibril aime passer du temps tout seul. Ça ne fait pas de lui un sauvage.Djibril likes to spend time alone. That doesn't make him a recluse.
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