No. 3,167 in Dutch
felle
"Felle" means "fierce," "intense," or "bright."
In a sentence
De felle zon maakte het moeilijk om iets te zien.
The intense sun made it difficult to see anything.
Here, 'felle' describes the intensity and brightness of the sunlight, emphasizing its strong and striking nature.
Hij gaf een felle reactie op de kritiek.
He gave a fierce reaction to the criticism.
In this context, 'felle' conveys the vigor and passionate energy in the reaction, highlighting its forcefulness.
De felle kleuren in het schilderij trokken alle aandacht.
The bright colors in the painting attracted all attention.
'Felle' here refers to the vivid and striking quality of the colors, suggesting they are bold and attention-grabbing.
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