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    Héros (en. Hero)

    eʁo

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The main character in a story who accomplishes remarkable acts.
    In this novel, the hero is a young man who fights against injustice.
    Dans ce roman, le héros est un jeune homme qui lutte contre l'injustice.
    A real person who shows courage and selflessness.
    Firefighters are often regarded as heroes in society.
    Les pompiers sont souvent considérés comme des héros dans la société.
    A person admired for their bravery in difficult situations.
    The soldier was considered a hero for his actions during the war.
    Le soldat était considéré comme un héros pour ses actions pendant la guerre.

    Etymology

    From ancient Greek 'ἥρως' (hēros) meaning a person of great value or a demigod.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    everyday hero
    An ordinary person performing extraordinary actions.
    héros du quotidien
    to be a hero
    To have shown courage or selflessness.
    être un héros
    heroes of history
    A person who has left a significant mark in history.
    héros de l'histoire

    Related Words

    eponymous hero
    A character whose name is titled within a work.
    héros éponyme
    antihero
    A character who does not possess the traditional characteristics of a hero.
    antihéros

    Slang Meanings

    A stylish or impressive hero.
    That guy, with his fast car, is a real hero.
    Ce type, avec sa voiture rapide, c'est un vrai héros.
    A person who boasts about their exploits.
    Stop acting like a hero; everyone knows you are exaggerating.
    Arrête de jouer les héros, tout le monde sait que tu exagères.