Archaic/literary verb meaning “to drive insane” or “to become insane” (seen in fixed phrases such as “madding crowd”)
Translations
aliénerEmploi archaïque et transitif. The ceaseless noise would mad even the calmest monk.
Le bruit incessant aurait aliéné même le moine le plus calme.
divaguerEmploi archaïque et intransitif, avec idée de délire ou d’égarement mental. Definitions
To make or drive (someone) insane, furious, or frenzied. (Archaic) The ceaseless noise would mad even the calmest monk.
To become insane; to act in a frenzied manner. (Archaic, intransitive) He madded with grief on hearing the news.
Colloquial North American intensifier used before adjectives/adverbs
Translations
hyperEmploi familier intensif, surtout en anglais nord-américain. I'm mad hungry after that workout.
J’ai hyper faim après cet entraînement.
Definitions
Very; extremely (used as an intensifier, chiefly North American slang). I'm mad hungry after that workout.