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chameleon

UK
/kəˈmiːliən/
US
/kəˈmiːliən/

Translations

chameleonnoun
chameleons
pl
UK
/kəˈmiːliən/
US
/kəˈmiːliən/
The chameleon perched on the branch, its skin shifting from green to brown to match the leaves.
Le caméléon était perché sur la branche, sa peau passant du vert au brun pour se confondre avec les feuilles.
caméléonAu figuré, pour une personne qui change facilement d’opinion ou d’attitude selon la situation.
He's such a chameleon, always adapting his views to fit in with different groups.
C’est un vrai caméléon, il adapte toujours ses opinions pour s’intégrer à différents groupes.
Additional translations
girouetteSurtout pour une personne changeante ou influençable.
Synonyms
lizard
reptile
color changer
adaptable person
chameleonadjective
more chameleon
Comp.
most chameleon
Super.
UK
/kəˈmiːliən/
US
/kəˈmiliən/
Used attributively to describe something that changes color or character.
caméléonS’emploie surtout au figuré ou dans des contextes descriptifs pour une chose qui change d’aspect selon le contexte.
The fabric has a chameleon quality, shifting shades under different lighting.
Ce tissu a une qualité caméléon, changeant de nuance selon l’éclairage.

Definitions

chameleonnoun
A small, slow-moving lizard with a prehensile tail, long extensible tongue, protruding eyes that rotate independently, and the ability to change color.
The chameleon perched on the branch, its skin shifting from green to brown to match the leaves.
A person who changes their opinions or behavior according to the situation.
He's such a chameleon, always adapting his views to fit in with different groups.
chameleonadjective
Changing color, character, or appearance to blend into different surroundings or situations.
The fabric has a chameleon quality, shifting shades under different lighting.
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