Furore machen
to cause a sensation
To attract a great deal of attention, have a sensational success, or generate enthusiasm.
EXAMPLE
Der neue Film des Regisseurs machte weltweit Furore.
The director's new film caused a sensation worldwide.
die Furore
sensation
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Meanings
die Furore
sensation
The great attention, enthusiasm, or sensational success that something or someone causes.
EXAMPLE
Die Furore um den Skandal legte sich erst nach Wochen.
The sensation surrounding the scandal only died down after weeks.
Usage tips
Fixed expression
The word 'Furore' is used almost exclusively in the fixed expression 'Furore machen' (to cause a sensation). This combination means to attract a great deal of attention or to be very successful.
EXAMPLE
Mit ihrer Erfindung machte die junge Wissenschaftlerin Furore.
With her invention, the young scientist caused a sensation.
Register and style
The expression 'Furore machen' (to cause a sensation) belongs to an elevated, often journalistic style. It is frequently used to report on events in culture, sports, or science.
EXAMPLE
Das Theaterstück machte bei den Kritikern Furore.
The play caused a sensation among the critics.
Sentence structure
When 'Furore' is used as an independent noun, it often appears with the preposition 'um' (about/surrounding). This construction describes what caused the attention.
EXAMPLE
Die Furore um den neuen Roman war riesig.
The sensation surrounding the new novel was enormous.
Compare with
Furore vs Begeisterung
enthusiasm
Begeisterung and Furore can both describe a very positive reaction to something. Begeisterung refers to people’s feelings, whereas Furore refers to the great public attention or sensational success that something generates. When the focus is on the inner reaction, Begeisterung is the right choice; when the public impact is central, Furore fits better.
Furore
Der neue Film machte bei seiner Premiere große Furore.
The new film caused a sensation at its premiere.
Begeisterung
Die Zuschauer zeigten große Begeisterung für den neuen Film.
The audience showed great enthusiasm for the new film.
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