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    Castor (en. Beaver)

    /kas.tɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Semi-aquatic mammal of the family Castoridae.
    The beaver spends a lot of time in the water.
    Le castor passe beaucoup de temps dans l'eau.
    Animal famous for its fur and dams.
    Beavers build dams to create ponds.
    Les castors construisent des barrages pour créer des étangs.
    The beaver is a symbol of hard work in certain cultures.
    It is said that one must work like a beaver to succeed.
    On dit qu'il faut travailler comme un castor pour réussir.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'castor', which means 'beaver'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have beaver work
    to have a lot of work to do.
    avoir du travail de castor
    to work like a beaver
    to work hard and continuously.
    travailler comme un castor

    Related Words

    dam
    Construction made by the beaver to hold water.
    barrage
    fur
    Fur of the animal, often used in fashion.
    fourrure
    pond
    Body of water often created by beaver dams.
    étang

    Slang Meanings

    Hardworking person
    He is really a beaver at work, he never stops.
    Il est vraiment un castor au travail, il ne s’arrête jamais.
    Someone who accumulates resources
    She is like a beaver, she saves everything.
    Elle est comme un castor, elle économise tout.