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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 be feline
    to exhibit characteristics associated with cats.
    être félin
    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

    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.