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    Albatros (en. Albatross)

    /al.ba.tʁos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A large seabird, particularly found in the Southern oceans.
    An albatross can have a wingspan of over three meters.
    Un albatros peut avoir une envergure de plus de trois mètres.
    A person who seems unhappy or bears a burden, often referencing the famous poetry of Baudelaire.
    He felt like an albatross, lost and uncomfortable in his environment.
    Il se sentait comme un albatros, perdu et mal à l'aise dans son environnement.

    Etymology

    The term 'albatross' comes from the Arabic 'al-ghattas', which means 'the diver'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an albatross around one's neck
    To have a burden or a persistent problem.
    avoir un albatros sur le dos
    an albatross in flight
    A person or thing that is moving due to its difficulty in progressing.
    un albatros à l'envol

    Related Words

    diomedea
    A genus of seabirds that includes the albatross.
    diomède
    diving
    The act of diving into the water, often associated with seabirds.
    plongée

    Slang Meanings

    To be awkward or clumsy in one's movements.
    He tried to dance, but he looked like an albatross on land.
    Il a essayé de danser, mais il ressemblait à un albatros sur la terre ferme.
    To experience great sorrow or discomfort.
    After his breakup, he was cold, like an albatross lost on a deserted island.
    Après sa rupture, il était glacial, comme un albatros perdu sur une île déserte.