fougue

Definitions of fougue
  1. noun
    rash impulsiveness
    synonyms: impétuosité, turbulence
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    type of:
    impulsivité
    the trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection
  2. noun
    exuberant liveliness
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    types:
    joie de vivre, vivacité
    characterized by high spirits and animation
    type of:
    pétillement, vivacité
    animation and energy in action or expression
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