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    Lièvre (en. Hare)

    /ljɛvʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Herbivorous mammal with an elongated body, long ears, and strong hind legs.
    The hare is often associated with speed in stories.
    Le lièvre est souvent associé à la vitesse dans les contes.
    Wild animal that can be hunted.
    The hare quickly scurries through the fields to escape predators.
    Le lièvre se faufile rapidement dans les champs pour échapper aux prédateurs.
    Figuratively, a person who acts cautiously or is not daring.
    In the competition, she played the hare, avoiding unnecessary risks.
    Dans le concours, elle a joué le lièvre, évitant les risques inutiles.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'leporis', derived from 'lepus', meaning 'rabbit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a hare under one's foot
    To be very nervous or worried.
    avoir un lièvre sous le pied
    to take the hare by the ears
    To tackle a difficult task head-on.
    prendre le lièvre par les oreilles
    like a hare
    At high speed, said of someone who acts quickly.
    comme un lièvre

    Related Words

    rabbit
    Mammal close to the hare, domesticated.
    lapin
    leprosy
    Infectious disease, not directly related but shares the etymology.
    lèpre
    leporine
    Adjective relating to hares and the genus to which they belong.
    léporin

    Slang Meanings

    A man who appears shy or fearful.
    Stop acting like a real hare and take some risks!
    Arrête d'agir comme un vrai lièvre et prends des risques !
    A fast runner.
    This sprinter is a real hare on the track, he overtakes all the competitors.
    Ce sprinteur est un vrai lièvre sur la piste, il dépasse tous les concurrents.