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    Serpent (en. Snake)

    /sɛʁpɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A reptilian animal with an elongated body, without limbs, belonging to the order of squamates.
    The rattlesnake is famous for its sound.
    Le serpent à sonnette est célèbre pour son bruit.
    A sly or malevolent person.
    This man is a real snake; he does not deserve trust.
    Cet homme est un vrai serpent, il ne mérite pas confiance.
    A symbol of threat or deceit.
    In mythology, the snake often represents evil.
    Dans la mythologie, le serpent représente souvent le mal.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'serpens', which means 'one who crawls'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a snake in the belly
    To be anxious or worried.
    avoir un serpent dans le ventre
    sea serpent
    A persistent rumor without concrete evidence.
    serpent de mer
    to be a snake
    To be sly or treacherous.
    être un serpent

    Related Words

    serpentine
    Having the shape of a snake, undulating.
    serpentin
    serpentine
    A pattern that mimics the movements of a snake.
    serpentine
    serpentiform
    Snake-shaped.
    serpentiforme

    Slang Meanings

    Traitor or cunning person.
    Don't trust him; he's a snake.
    Ne lui fais pas confiance, c'est un serpent.
    A charming but dangerous man.
    He's charismatic, but be careful; he's a real snake.
    Il est charismatique, mais attention, c'est un vrai serpent.