Loup (en. Wolf)

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Medium to large carnivorous mammal, living in groups, known for its pack.

The wolf howls at the moon.

Le loup hurle à la lune.

A person considered wild or aggressive.

This young one is a real wolf on the playground.

Ce jeune est un vrai loup dans la cour de récréation.

From Latin 'lupus'.

lone wolf

A person who prefers to act alone.

loup solitaire

the wolf and the lamb

A fable that illustrates strength against weakness.

le loup et l'agneau

the wolf in the sheepfold

A dangerous element infiltrated among the innocents.

le loup dans la bergerie

puppy (wolf cub)

A young wolf.

louveteau

werewolf

A man capable of transforming into a wolf, according to legend.

loupgarou

An individual who behaves cunningly.

Look at that wolf, he knows how to get what he wants.

Regarde ce loup, il sait comment obtenir ce qu'il veut.

A person who is very competitive.

In this team, there are wolves, everyone wants to shine.

Dans cette équipe, il y a des loups, chacun veut briller.