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dolphin

/ˈdɒl.fɪn/

/ˈdɑːl.fɪn/

Translations

dolphinnoun

dolphins

/ˈdɒl.fɪn/

/ˈdɑːl.fɪn/

The dolphin leaped gracefully out of the water, delighting the onlookers on the boat.

Le dauphin a sauté gracieusement hors de l’eau, ravissant les spectateurs sur le bateau.

Additional translations

coryphènePoisson tropical appelé aussi dorade coryphène.

duc-d'AlbeTermes de génie maritime et de portuaire.

Synonyms

marine mammal

dolphinadjective

/ˈdɒl.fɪn/

/ˈdɑːl.fɪn/

Attributive use (e.g., "dolphin show", "dolphin exhibit").

dauphinEmploi attributif : souvent rendu en français par une tournure avec de.

The dolphin display at the aquarium drew large crowds.

Le spectacle de dauphins de l’aquarium a attiré de grandes foules.

Synonyms

dolphinnoun

A small-toothed marine mammal with a streamlined body and a beaklike snout, known for its intelligence and playful behavior.

The dolphin leaped gracefully out of the water, delighting the onlookers on the boat.

A type of fish, also known as mahi-mahi, found in warm ocean waters, known for its vibrant colors and is often sought after for sport fishing.

The fisherman was thrilled to catch a large dolphin during his trip to the Caribbean.

A structure consisting of one or more piles driven into the seabed and projecting above the water, used for mooring or guiding vessels.

The tug secured its line to a dolphin beside the dock.

dolphinadjective

Attributive: relating to, made from, or characteristic of dolphins (the marine mammal or the dolphinfish).

The dolphin display at the aquarium drew large crowds.