Loups (en. Wolves)

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Meaning & Definition

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noun

Carnivorous mammal, member of the Canidae family, known for its social pack life.

Wolves often hunt in groups to catch their prey.

Les loups chassent souvent en groupe pour attraper leur proie.

A person experienced as wild or hard to tame.

This man has a wolf temperament; he never lets himself be controlled.

Cet homme a un tempérament de loup, il ne se laisse jamais contrôler.

The wolf is often used as a symbol of danger or fear.

The wolf is a recurring character in children's tales.

Le loup est un personnage récurrent dans les contes pour enfants.

From Latin 'lupus'.

lone wolf

A person who prefers to act alone, independently of others.

loup solitaire

the wolf in the sheepfold

A person or an element dangerous within a protected group.

le loup dans la bergerie

pull the wool over the wolf's back

To take advantage of others without them noticing.

tirer la laine sur le dos du loup

werewolf

Legendary creature capable of transforming into a wolf.

loup-garou

sea wolf

Experienced sailor or considered a pirate.

loup de mer

wolf

Singular of wolves, referring to a single animal.

loup

Cunning or skillful person.

You have to be careful; this guy is a real wolf in business.

Il faut se méfier, ce type est un vrai loup dans les affaires.

Individual who acts slyly.

This wolf hides behind his smile to deceive everyone.

Ce loup se cache derrière son sourire pour tromper tout le monde.

Big person who behaves immaturely.

Look at him; he acts like a wolf in an adult's body.

Regarde-le, il agit comme un loup dans un corps d'adulte.