Achille (en. Achilles)

/a.ʃil/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Character in Greek mythology, famous for his bravery and the Trojan war.

Achilles was a feared warrior during the Trojan war.

Achille était un guerrier redouté durant la guerre de Troie.

Finished as a reference to a person generally very strong or invincible.

This championship is our team's Achilles' heel.

Ce championnat est le terrain d'Achille de notre équipe.

Of Greek origin, derived from Achilleus, a hero of mythology.

Achilles' heel

A person's or thing's weakness despite its apparent strength.

talon d'Achille

Achilles' ire

Violent anger, often related to an affront.

ira d'Achille

war

Armed conflict between groups or countries.

guerre

mythology

The collection of myths of a culture or religion.

mythologie

hero

A person who has accomplished remarkable acts.

héros

To have a hidden weakness, even in a strong person.

This person is a real powerhouse at work, but their inability to speak in public is their Achilles' heel.

Cette personne est une vraie machine au travail, mais son incapacité à parler en public, c'est son talon d'Achille.

To be extremely strong in one area but weak in another.

He is excellent in mathematics, but his Achilles' heel is literature.

Il est excellent en mathématiques, mais son talon d'Achille, c'est la littérature.