Dragon (en. Dragon)

/dʁa.ɡɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Mythical creature often depicted as a large reptile with wings.

Dragons are fascinating creatures in many legends.

Les dragons sont des créatures fascinantes dans de nombreuses légendes.

Symbol of strength and power in many cultures.

In Asian culture, the dragon symbolizes prosperity and good luck.

Dans la culture asiatique, le dragon symbolise la prospérité et la chance.

Character in fantasy films and books.

The dragon Smaug is an iconic character from The Hobbit.

Le dragon Smaug est un personnage emblématique du Hobbit.

The word 'dragon' comes from the Latin 'draco', which means serpent or dragon, and from the ancient Greek 'drakōn', meaning serpent.

a dragon in the skies

a great force above us

un dragon dans les cieux

Atlantic dragon

a type of sea creature in certain mythologies

dragon de l'Atlantique

to have a dragon by your side

to have a powerful ally

avoir un dragon à ses côtés

demon

Creature often associated with darkness, opposed to dragons in some legends.

démon

unicorn

Mythical animal often opposed to dragons in folklore.

licorne

wyvern

Type of dragon with two legs and membranous wings.

wyverne

A formidable rival

This opponent is a real dragon on the field.

Cet adversaire est un vrai dragon sur le terrain.

Someone who is irritable

Don’t be a dragon this morning, stay calm!

Ne sois pas un dragon ce matin, reste calme!