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    Champion (en. Champion)

    /ʃɑ̃.pjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person or team that wins a contest, a championship, or a competition.
    This athlete became the world swimming champion.
    Cet athlète est devenu champion du monde de natation.
    A person who advocates for a cause or a group.
    She is the champion of human rights.
    Elle est la championne des droits de l'homme.
    A title awarded to the best in a field.
    He won the title of league champion.
    Il a obtenu le titre de champion de la ligue.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'campionem' which means 'wrestling' or 'fighter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    champion of the people
    A person who defends or represents the interests of citizens.
    champion du peuple
    champion of justice
    An individual who fights for justice.
    champion de la justice
    to be a champion
    To be the best in a field.
    être champion

    Related Words

    championship
    Competition or series of matches to designate a champion.
    championnat
    to champion
    To act in favor of something or someone.
    championner
    championing
    The action of defending or promoting a cause.
    championnage

    Slang Meanings

    A real winner, often used by young people.
    You're a champion, you passed that exam!
    T'es un champion, t'as réussi cet examen!
    Someone extraordinary in their field.
    This guy is a champion at skateboarding.
    Ce type est un champion en skate.