Sangliers (en. Wild boars)

/sɑ̃ɡlje/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Large wild mammal, known for its robustness and tusks.
Wild boars are often seen in oak forests.
Les sangliers sont souvent vus dans les forêts de chênes.
Animal hunted for its meat, considered game.
Wild boar hunting is a popular activity in certain regions.
La chasse au sanglier est une activité populaire dans certaines régions.
Often symbolizes strength and resilience in popular culture.
The wild boar is a symbol of bravery in many legends.
Le sanglier est un symbole de bravoure dans de nombreuses légendes.

Etymology

The word 'sanglier' comes from the Latin 'singularis', meaning alone or particular.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act like a wild boar
To act in a savage or brutal manner.
faire le sanglier
to hunt the wild boar
To go hunting to track this animal.
chasser le sanglier
to be like a wild boar
To be very robust or resilient.
être comme un sanglier

Related Words

suidae
Group of mammals that includes the wild boar.
suidé
game
Animals hunted for food.
gibier
domestic wild boar
Domesticated variant of the wild boar.
sanglier domestique

Slang Meanings

Wild boar used to describe a difficult or aggressive person.
This man is really a wild boar, he fights all the time.
Cet homme est vraiment un sanglier, il se bat tout le temps.
Person with a rustic or unrefined attitude.
He talks like a wild boar, without caring about propriety.
Il parle comme un sanglier, sans se soucier des convenances.