Serpents (en. Snakes)

/sɛʁ.pɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Carnivorous reptile, long-bodied and without limbs, that moves by undulating.

The rattlesnake is known for its distinctive sound.

Le serpent à sonnette est connu pour son bruit distinctif.

Symbol of deception or danger in many cultures.

He is considered a snake in the way he manipulates others.

Il est considéré comme un serpent dans sa manière de manipuler les autres.

Venomous animal that can carry diseases.

Venomous snakes pose a danger to humans.

Les serpents venimeux représentent un danger pour l'homme.

From the Latin 'serpens', meaning 'one who crawls'.

to have a snake in the belly

to be very worried or anxious.

avoir un serpent dans le ventre

to be a snake

to be deceitful or treacherous.

être un serpent

to play the snake

to act in a cowardly or sneaky manner.

faire le serpent

sea serpent

A type of aquatic snake.

serpent de mer

venomous snake

A snake capable of injecting venom through its teeth.

serpent venimeux

serpentine

Shape or object with curves similar to those of a snake.

serpentin

A deceitful or disloyal individual.

Don't trust this guy, he's a real snake.

Ne fais pas confiance à ce type, c'est un vrai serpent.

An insistent flirt.

He is unbearable, always playing the snake with girls.

Il est insupportable, toujours en train de jouer au serpent avec les filles.