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faun

UK
/fɔːn/
US
/fɔn/

Translations

faunnoun
fauns
pl
UK
/fɔːn/
US
/fɔn/
In the ancient Roman myths, a faun would often be seen playing a flute in the forest.
Dans les mythes romains anciens, un faune était souvent vu en train de jouer de la flûte dans la forêt.
Additional translations
fauneSens figuré, pour un homme à l’allure ou au comportement lascif.
Synonyms
satyr
nymph
forest spirit
nature spirit
mythical creature

Definitions

faunnoun
A mythological creature that is part human and part goat, often depicted with the legs, tail, and horns of a goat and the upper body of a human, associated with Roman mythology.
In the ancient Roman myths, a faun would often be seen playing a flute in the forest.
A man who behaves lecherously or playfully, reminiscent of the mythological faun.
The old sculptor was something of a faun, flirting with every model who entered his studio.
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