feral
US /ˈfer.əl/
UK /ˈfer.əl/
1.
sauvage, féral
in a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication
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The island is home to a large population of feral cats.
L'île abrite une grande population de chats sauvages.
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We saw a pack of feral dogs roaming the streets.
Nous avons vu une meute de chiens sauvages errer dans les rues.
2.
sauvage, féroce
resembling a wild animal; especially in being fierce, cruel, or uncontrolled
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His eyes had a feral gleam as he stared at his opponent.
Ses yeux avaient un éclat sauvage alors qu'il fixait son adversaire.
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The child let out a feral scream when he was denied the toy.
L'enfant a poussé un cri sauvage quand on lui a refusé le jouet.