Sangarre (en. Blood)

/sɑ̃.ɡaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A mythological creature often described as dark.
In ancient tales, the sangarre lurks in dark forests.
Dans les contes anciens, le sangarre rôde dans les forêts sombres.
A mysterious being that inspires fear.
The villagers spoke of the sangarre as an omen of misfortune.
Les villageois parlaient du sangarre comme d'un présage de malheur.
A spirit associated with violent weather phenomena.
It is said that the sangarre appears before a storm.
On dit que le sangarre apparaît avant une tempête.

Etymology

Inscribed in regional folklore, possibly derived from ancient words referring to blood or darkness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the shadow of the sangarre
An invisible threat or a latent worry.
l'ombre du sangarre
sangarre in the sky
Indicates a danger or an imminent omen.
sangarre dans le ciel
call of the sangarre
A mysterious or irresistible call.
appel du sangarre

Related Words

shadow
A twilight area, a symbol of mystery.
ombre
venom
Toxin associated with something poisonous or harmful.
venin
storm
Violent weather event often associated with the presence of the sangarre.
tempête

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to an unusual or strange person.
That guy is really a sangarre with his weird ideas.
Ce type est vraiment un sangarre avec ses idées bizarres.
Indicates an unsettling atmosphere.
That party had a sangarre vibe; no one felt comfortable there.
Cette fête avait un air de sangarre, personne ne s'y sentait à l'aise.