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    Singe (en. Monkey)

    /sɛ̃ʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A primate generally arboreal, characterized by its tail and fur.
    The monkey climbed quickly up the tree.
    Le singe a grimpé rapidement à l'arbre.
    A pejorative term for a person who mimics or makes ridiculous gestures.
    He behaves like a monkey in class.
    Il se comporte comme un singe en classe.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'simius', which means monkey.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to laugh like a monkey
    To laugh in a very loud or exaggerated manner.
    rire comme un singe
    to act the monkey
    To act in a ridiculous way or to imitate someone.
    faire le singe
    a monkey in a cage
    A dancer or a performing person, often seen as an attraction.
    un singe dans une cage

    Related Words

    simians
    Related to monkeys and related species.
    simiens
    primate
    A group of mammals that includes monkeys, gorillas, and humans.
    primate
    chimpanzee
    Very intelligent anthropoid monkey closely related to humans.
    chimpanzé

    Slang Meanings

    Monkey as a metaphor for a very lively or animated person.
    Look at him, he is really a monkey on stage!
    Regarde-le, il est vraiment un singe sur scène!
    Used to refer to someone said to 'act the monkey' by behaving foolishly.
    Stop acting like a monkey in class!
    Arrête de faire le singe en classe!