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lion

/ˈlaɪən/

Translations

lionnoun

lions

/ˈlaɪən/

The lion is often referred to as the king of the jungle due to its majestic appearance and dominance in the animal kingdom.

Le lion est souvent appelé le roi de la jungle en raison de son apparence majestueuse et de sa domination dans le monde animal.

lionEn héraldique ou comme emblème.

The family's coat of arms featured a rampant lion in gold.

Les armoiries de la famille portaient un lion rampant en or.

Additional translations

vedetteAu sens figuré, pour une personne célèbre ou très en vue.

lionAu sens figuré, pour une personne très courageuse ou forte.

Synonyms

feline

panthera leo

king of the jungle

predator

big cat

lionadjective

/ˈlaɪ.ən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to lions.

Additional translations

lionesqueLittéraire ou rare, pour dire « de lion » ou « ressemblant au lion ».

Synonyms

Definitions

lionnoun

A large, carnivorous feline mammal (Panthera leo) native to Africa and northwest India, known for its strength, mane, and social behavior.

The lion is often referred to as the king of the jungle due to its majestic appearance and dominance in the animal kingdom.

A person who is exceptionally brave or strong, often used metaphorically.

He was a lion in the face of adversity, never backing down from a challenge.

A celebrity or person of great importance or influence.

The author was treated like a lion at the literary festival, with fans eager to meet him.

A stylized depiction of a lion, especially in heraldry or as an emblem.

The family's coat of arms featured a rampant lion in gold.

lionadjective

Relating to or characteristic of lions; involving lions.

The safari guide specialized in lion behavior.