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gorilla

/ɡəˈrɪlə/

Translations

gorillanoun

gorillas

/ɡəˈrɪlə/

The gorilla moved gracefully through the dense forest, its presence commanding respect from all other creatures.

Le gorille se déplaçait avec grâce dans la forêt dense, et sa présence imposait le respect à toutes les autres créatures.

Additional translations

poids lourdFiguré, pour une personne ou une entreprise très puissante et dominante.

Synonyms

gorillaadjective

/ɡəˈrɪlə/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to gorillas.

de gorille

The tourists embarked on a gorilla trekking expedition in Rwanda.

Les touristes se sont lancés dans une expédition de trekking de gorilles au Rwanda.

Synonyms

gorillanoun

A large, powerful, herbivorous ape of the genus Gorilla, native to the forests of central Africa, known for its stocky build and social behavior.

The gorilla moved gracefully through the dense forest, its presence commanding respect from all other creatures.

informal. A person, organization, or entity that is intimidatingly strong, powerful, or dominant.

In the smartphone market, Apple is the gorilla that smaller companies must contend with.

gorillaadjective

Relating to or characteristic of gorillas.

The tourists embarked on a gorilla trekking expedition in Rwanda.