fougueux

fiery, spirited

adjective foo-GUH Rare

Usage Note

Fougueux (feminine fougueuse) describes a person, animal, or temperament full of passionate energy — a cheval fougueux (a spirited horse) or a jeune homme fougueux (a hot-headed young man). The noun is fougue (fire, spirit, ardour). It is always positive or at worst neutral — it does not imply recklessness the way impétueux can.

Examples

"Ce cheval est jeune et fougueux."

Natural Translation

This horse is young and spirited.

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