Intense
Example: La compétition était tellement intense que tout le monde était stressé.
Definition
"Intense" describes something that is very strong, extreme, or deeply felt, often causing a high level of emotion or energy. For example, in the phrase 'La compétition était tellement intense que tout le monde était stressé,' it conveys the idea of a competition with powerful pressure and tension.
Etymology
The word "intense" comes from the Latin 'intensus,' meaning stretched or strained. It originally described something drawn tight or exerted to a high degree. Did you know? The sense of emotional or extreme force developed later, giving us the modern meaning of "intense."
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"Intense" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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