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    D'ours (en. Bear)

    /d‿uʁs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Pertaining to bears.
    Bear fur is highly valued.
    La fourrure d'ours est très appréciée.
    Refers to something large and heavy, evoking the stature of a bear.
    He has a bear temperament.
    Il a un tempérament d'ours.

    Etymology

    From the French 'ours', which designates the animal, with the prefix 'd''.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sly as a bear
    Very clever or cunning.
    malin comme un d'ours
    bear strength
    Great physical strength.
    force d'ours
    bear temperament
    Difficult or irritable personality.
    tempérament d'ours

    Related Words

    bear
    Large carnivorous mammal from the bear family.
    ours
    ursid
    Relating to the family of bears.
    ursidé

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a tall and heavy person.
    Look at him, he looks like a bear!
    Regarde-le, il ressemble à un d'ours!
    Used to describe someone who is not very sociable.
    He is bear-like, he never wants to go out.
    Il est d'ours, il ne veut jamais sortir.