Requin (en. Shark)

/ʁə.kɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Predatory fish of the chondrichthyan type with a streamlined body and prominent fins.

The great white shark is the largest predator of the seas.

Le requin blanc est le plus grand prédateur des mers.

Term used to refer to a person with voracious or immoral behaviors, often in the business world.

This market shark doesn't care about others.

Ce requin du marché ne se soucie pas des autres.

Species of sharks known for their distinctive characteristics.

The hammerhead shark is easily identifiable by its hammer-shaped head.

Le requin-marteau est facilement identifiable à sa tête en forme de marteau.

From Old French 'Requin', derived from the word 'requin' used in the Middle Ages.

to be a shark

To be aggressive in business.

être un requin

shark of finance

A very competitive person in the financial field.

requin de la finance

consulting shark

Expert in business strategy with sometimes questionable methods.

requin du consulting

chondrichthyan

Class of marine vertebrates including sharks and rays.

chondrichthyen

predator

Animals that hunt other animals for food.

prédateur

fin

Organ of aquatic locomotion in fish.

nageoire

Cunning and manipulative person.

He is considered a shark in the business world.

Il est considéré comme un requin dans le milieu des affaires.

Profit-hungry individual.

She does not hesitate to act like a shark to make money.

Elle n'hésite pas à agir comme un requin pour gagner de l'argent.