No. 6,174 in French
fauve
"Fauve" means "wild animal" or "big cat."
In a sentence
Le fauve rugit dans la jungle.
The wild animal roars in the jungle.
The word 'fauve' here refers to a wild animal, emphasizing its untamed and ferocious nature.
Elle a peint des couleurs vives comme un artiste fauve.
She painted bright colors like a Fauvist artist.
In this sentence, 'fauve' is used to reference the Fauvist art movement, known for its bold and vibrant use of color.
Sa robe était couleur fauve, très élégante.
Her dress was tawny colored, very elegant.
Here, 'fauve' describes a specific tawny or light brown color, often associated with elegance or natural tones.
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