Also means
ferocious
Usage Note
Féroce is invariable for gender (un animal féroce / une bête féroce) and adds '-s' in the plural. It can also be used figuratively for intense competition or criticism: une concurrence féroce ('fierce competition'). The adverb férocement and noun férocité are close derivatives.
Examples
"Le lion est un animal féroce."
Natural Translation
The lion is a fierce animal.
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