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    Féline (en. Feline)

    /felin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A carnivorous mammal belonging to the family Felidae.
    The lion is a majestic feline.
    Le lion est un félin majestueux.
    A person who loves cats or behaves like a cat.
    She has a feline behavior, silent and graceful.
    Elle a un comportement félin, silencieux et gracieux.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'felinus', derived from 'felis' which means 'cat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a feline gaze
    to have a piercing and captivating gaze.
    avoir un regard félin
    to move like a feline
    to move with agility and stealth.
    se mouvoir comme un félin
    to be feline
    to exhibit characteristics associated with cats.
    être félin

    Related Words

    feline
    A member of the family Felidae.
    félin
    felinology
    The art or activity of breeding felines.
    félinerie
    felinist
    A person specialized in felines.
    féliniste

    Slang Meanings

    An agile and sly person.
    This guy is a feline, he knows how to sneak around.
    Ce gars est un félin, il sait se faufiler partout.
    A seductive and mysterious woman.
    She is so feline, always a bit enigmatic.
    Elle est tellement féline, toujours un peu énigmatique.