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    L'estorade (en. The stave)

    /lɛstɔʁad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A marine creature from French mythology.
    According to legend, the estorade could lure sailors into the depths.
    Selon la légende, l'estorade pouvait attirer les marins vers les profondeurs.
    A fantastic being that protects the oceans.
    Stories speak of the estorade as a guardian of the seas.
    Les histoires parlent de l'estorade comme d'un gardien des mers.
    An entity that embodies the danger of the sea.
    One had to be wary of the estorade, as it could be very deceptive.
    Il fallait se méfier de l'estorade, car elle pouvait être très trompeuse.

    Etymology

    The word comes from Old French 'estor', which means 'to catch' or 'to embrace', referring to how this creature captures its prey.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the estorade appears
    Used to describe the sudden appearance of dangers at sea.
    l'estorade apparaît
    to fall into the claws of the estorade
    Means being trapped by a perilous situation.
    tomber dans les griffes de l'estorade
    the call of the estorade
    Expresses fascination for alluring risks.
    l'appel de l'estorade

    Related Words

    naiad
    A water nymph in Greek mythology.
    naïade
    siren
    A mythical creature that enchants sailors with its voice.
    siren
    kraken
    A legendary sea monster that attacks ships.
    kraken

    Slang Meanings

    'Estorade' is sometimes used to refer to an attractive yet dangerous person.
    She is a true estorade, captivating yet risky.
    Elle est une véritable estorade, captivante mais risquée.
    In everyday language, an 'estorade' can reference a trap or a deceptive situation.
    This project was an estorade, everything seemed perfect, then it went wrong.
    Ce projet était une estorade, tout semblait parfait, puis ça a mal tourné.