No. 1,848 in French

intense

Strong, extreme, or profound in degree or force.

In a sentence

L'expérience était incroyablement intense.
The experience was incredibly intense.
In this sentence, 'intense' is used to describe the intensity of an experience, emphasizing its impact or strong effect.
Elle ressent une douleur intense dans le bras.
She feels intense pain in her arm.
Here, 'intense' is used to depict the degree of pain being strong and severe.
Ils ont montré une concentration intense pendant l'examen.
They displayed intense concentration during the exam.
In this context, 'intense' highlights the strong focus or attention exhibited during the activity.

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