Dauphin (en. Dolphin)

[do-fin]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Title given to the eldest son of the King of France.

The dolphin is the presumptive heir to the throne.

Le dauphin est l'héritier présomptif du trône.

Also refers to a certain type of cetacean.

We saw a dolphin during our boat trip.

Nous avons vu un dauphin lors de notre excursion en bateau.

From the Latin 'dolphinus', which means 'fish'.

dolphin of the king

Son of the king, intended to inherit the throne.

dauphin du roi

to set off like a dolphin

To embark on a journey with pleasure or lightness.

partir en dauphin

dolphin breeding

Practice of breeding dolphins.

dauphinage

delphinid

Family of marine mammals to which the dolphin belongs.

delphinidé

A person who benefits from a privilege.

He is the company's dolphin, always favored by the boss.

Il est le dauphin de l'entreprise, toujours favorisé par le patron.

Winner of a competition or game.

After his victory, he became the dolphin of motorcycle races.

Après sa victoire, il est devenu le dauphin des courses de motos.