Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Éléphants (en. Elephants)

    /el-e-fã/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Large terrestrial animal, known for its impressive memory.
    Elephants are often considered to be very intelligent animals.
    Les éléphants sont souvent considérés comme des animaux très intelligents.
    Trunked mammal found mainly in Africa and Asia.
    African elephants are larger than Asian elephants.
    Les éléphants d'Afrique sont plus grands que les éléphants d'Asie.
    Symbol of wisdom and longevity in many cultures.
    In some traditions, elephants are seen as symbols of prosperity.
    Dans certaines traditions, les éléphants sont vus comme des symboles de prospérité.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'elephans', 'elephantis', of Greek origin 'éléphas'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an elephant's memory
    To be able to remember a lot of things.
    avoir une mémoire d'éléphant
    in the skin of an elephant
    To be in a difficult or fearful situation.
    dans la peau d'un éléphant
    an elephant in a china shop
    A clumsy person in a delicate situation.
    un éléphant dans un magasin de porcelaine

    Related Words

    trunk
    Elongated and flexible member of the elephant used to grasp objects and feed.
    trompe
    herbivore
    Animals that exclusively feed on plants.
    herbivore
    sociability
    The characteristic of being sociable, often observed in elephants that live in groups.
    sociabilité

    Slang Meanings

    To make a deafening noise like an elephant.
    He walked around the house like an elephant, everyone heard him.
    Il a marché dans la maison comme un éléphant, tout le monde l'a entendu.
    To be very clumsy.
    He is as graceful as an elephant on ice skates.
    Il est aussi adroit qu'un éléphant sur une patinoire.