Lapins (en. Rabbits)

/la.pɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An animal from the family of leporids, often domesticated.

Rabbits are often kept as pets.

Les lapins sont souvent gardés comme animaux de compagnie.

A woman or man who behaves in a gentle and kind manner.

He has a rabbit's heart, always ready to help others.

Il a un cœur de lapin, toujours prêt à aider les autres.

From old French 'rabbit', derived from Latin 'leporinus'.

to have rabbits in one's head

To be a bit crazy or dreamy.

avoir des lapins dans la tête

to make rabbits

To have sexual relations.

faire des lapins

to not have any rabbits

To be without financial resources.

ne pas avoir de lapins

bunny

Affectionate diminutive for a small rabbit.

lapinou

to rabbit

The act of moving quickly like a rabbit.

lapiner

silly rabbit

A video game character known for his humor.

lapin crétin

Often refers to a naive or innocent person.

He is so naive; he’s a real rabbit.

Il est si naïf, c'est un vrai lapin.

Used to refer to a girlfriend or lover.

She is my bunny.

Elle est ma lapine.