Annibal (en. Annibal)

/a.ni.bal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Individual who practices cannibalism.

The story recounts cases of annibals in certain ancient cultures.

L'histoire raconte des cas d'annibals dans certaines cultures anciennes.

Person considered savage or inhuman.

His violent acts have qualified him as an annibal in the eyes of society.

Ses actes violents l'ont qualifié d'annibal aux yeux de la société.

From Latin 'cannibal' which refers to people of a Caribbean tribe, interpreted as 'man-eaters'.

the annibal of the kitchen

A dish or preparation that includes human flesh (fictional phrase).

l'annibal de la cuisine

to have an annibal side

Referring to a violent or brutal personality.

avoir un côté annibal

cannibalism

Practice of consuming human flesh.

cannibalisme

barbarism

Condition of a person or act considered savage.

barbarie

bloodthirsty

Someone who enjoys shedding blood or who is brutal.

sanguinaire

To refer to someone who acts ruthlessly.

This person is really an annibal in this matter.

Cette personne est vraiment un annibal dans cette affaire.

To designate a person insensitive to the feelings of others.

He treats everyone like annibals.

Il traite tout le monde comme des annibals.