intense

intense, strong

adjective ahn-TAHNS Rare

Origin: From Latin intensus, past participle of intendere (to stretch, strain).

Usage Note

Intense is invariable in gender — un regard intense, une chaleur intense. It conveys a high degree of strength, depth, or concentration: emotion, light, heat, or effort. The adverb is intensément and the related verb is intensifier (to intensify). Do not confuse with intensif, which means intensive (as in un cours intensif).

Examples

"Elle lui a lancé un regard intense."

Natural Translation

She gave him an intense look.

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