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    Lièvres (en. Hares)

    /ljɛvʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Herbivorous animal belonging to the family Leporidae, resembling a large rabbit.
    Hares generally live in burrows or brush.
    Les lièvres vivent généralement dans des terriers ou des broussailles.
    A person who flees or evades a difficult situation.
    He became a hare when he was confronted with his responsibilities.
    Il est devenu un lièvre lorsqu'il a été confronté à ses responsabilités.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lepus', which refers to rabbits and hares.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw to the hares
    To get rid of something quickly.
    jeter aux lièvres
    to split the pear in two
    To find a compromise, alluding to a fleeing hare.
    couper la poire en deux

    Related Words

    rabbit
    Domestic rodent, often associated with qualities of gentleness.
    lapin
    leporid
    Member of the family of hares and rabbits.
    léporidé

    Slang Meanings

    To flee quickly from a complicated situation.
    He ran away like a hare.
    Il a pris ses jambes à son cou comme un lièvre.
    To be cowardly or to evade.
    Don’t be a hare, face your fears.
    Ne sois pas un lièvre, affronte tes peurs.