L’animal (en. The animal)

/la.ni.mal/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A living being belonging to the animal kingdom, characterized by its ability to move, reproduce, and have sensations.

The cat is a very affectionate animal.

Le chat est un animal très affectueux.

An individual, a particular animal creature.

We observed a wild animal in the forest.

Nous avons observé un animal sauvage dans la forêt.

The set of living beings that are not plants.

The zoo houses many exotic animals.

Le zoo abrite de nombreux animaux exotiques.

Derived from the Latin 'animalis', meaning 'which has a soul'.

an animal man

A man whose behaviors are brutal or primitive.

un homme animal

domestic animal

A tamed animal living with humans, such as a dog or a cat.

animal domestique

animal spirit

Instinctive or animal nature in a person.

esprit d'animal

animality

Character or condition of a living being in relation to the animal kingdom.

animalité

animal

Belonging to the animal kingdom.

animale

animal-related

Relating to animals.

animalier

Used to describe a person who is considered very wild or uncivilized.

This guy is a real animal; he respects nothing.

Ce gars est un véritable animal, il ne respecte rien.

Used to refer to someone who is very strong or enduring.

He lifted those weights again; he’s an animal!

Il a encore levé ces poids, c'est un animal !