Gazelle (en. Gazelle)

/ɡa.zɛl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A type of mammal from the bovidae family, known for its speed and grace.

The gazelle glides through the savanna with elegance.

La gazelle file à travers la savane avec élégance.

Herbivorous animal generally found in savannas and semi-arid areas.

Gazelles can be observed in several national parks in Africa.

On peut observer des gazelles dans plusieurs parcs nationaux d'Afrique.

The word 'gazelle' comes from the Arabic 'ghazāl', referring to a small agile and graceful animal.

to run like a gazelle

To be very fast

courir comme une gazelle

to have the grace of a gazelle

To be graceful and elegant

avoir la grâce d'une gazelle

sand gazelle

A species of gazelle living in desert environments

gazelle des sables

antelopes

Generic term for various similar ruminant animals.

antilopes

bovids

Family of mammals to which gazelles belong.

bovidés

savannas

Type of ecosystem where gazelles can be found.

savanes

A beautiful and graceful woman.

She is truly a gazelle; everyone notices her at the party.

Elle est vraiment une gazelle, tout le monde la remarque à la fête.

Someone who is fast, especially in running.

He runs so fast; he's a real gazelle on the field.

Il court si vite, c'est une vraie gazelle sur le terrain.