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    Pencroff (en. Pencroff)

    pɑ̃kʁɔf

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Fictional character, sailor and adventurer created by Jules Verne.
    Pencroff is a central character in 'The Mysterious Island'.
    Pencroff est un personnage central dans 'L'île mystérieuse'.
    Term referring to an explorer sailor.
    The pencroffs of the age of great exploration were often in search of new lands.
    Les pencroffs de l'époque de la grande exploration étaient souvent à la recherche de nouvelles terres.

    Etymology

    The name Pencroff comes from the work of Jules Verne, representing a sailor and adventurer.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have the spirit of Pencroff
    Demonstrates a spirit of adventure and discovery.
    Avoir l'esprit de Pencroff
    To be a Pencroff
    Refers to a reckless or adventurous person.
    Être un Pencroff

    Related Words

    adventurer
    Person who dares to engage in adventures.
    aventurier
    navigator
    Sailor who explores the seas and oceans.
    navigateur
    novelist
    Author of novels, particularly adventure stories.
    romancier

    Slang Meanings

    Fearless adventurer.
    This man is a true pencroff, he fears nothing.
    Cet homme est un vrai pencroff, il n'a peur de rien.
    Audacious sailor.
    He sails like a pencroff, always ready to face the storm.
    Il navigue comme un pencroff, toujours prêt à affronter la tempête.