viper

UK
/ˈvaɪ.pə/
US
/ˈvaɪ.pɚ/
vipernoun
vipers
pl
UK
/ˈvaɪ.pə/
US
/ˈvaɪ.pɚ/
Translations
The hiker was cautious while walking through the forest, aware that a viper might be lurking in the underbrush.
Le randonneur avançait prudemment dans la forêt, conscient qu’une vipère pouvait se cacher dans les broussailles.
Additional translations
vipèreSens figuré : personne perfide ou malveillante.
Definitions
A venomous snake found in various parts of the world, known for its long, hinged fangs and ability to deliver a potent bite.
The hiker was cautious while walking through the forest, aware that a viper might be lurking in the underbrush.
A person regarded as malicious or treacherous.
After the betrayal, he realized that his supposed friend was actually a viper in disguise.
viperadjective
UK
/ˈvaɪ.pə/
US
/ˈvaɪ.pɚ/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., 'viper venom'.
Translations
vipérinTerme surtout employé dans un registre scientifique ou zoologique.
Researchers studied viper venom to develop new anti-venom.
Les chercheurs ont étudié le venin vipérin pour mettre au point un nouvel antivenin.
Additional translations
de vipèreTournure plus naturelle dans la langue courante selon le contexte.
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of a viper snake; used before another noun to denote association with vipers.
Researchers studied viper venom to develop new anti-venom.
viperproper noun
Definitions
A high-performance American sports car model produced by Dodge (1991–2017).
The Dodge Viper was showcased at the auto exhibition.