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    Singes (en. Monkeys)

    /sɛ̃ʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Mammals of the order Primates, characterized by prehensile hands and feet.
    Monkeys often live in social groups.
    Les singes vivent souvent en groupes sociaux.
    Sometimes used humorously to refer to people who behave in a silly way.
    He is sometimes compared to a monkey when he makes faces.
    Il est parfois comparé à un singe quand il fait des grimaces.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'simius', meaning simian, related to monkeys.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act like a monkey
    To act in a ridiculous or comic manner.
    faire le singe
    to have a monkey on one's back
    To be under the influence of an addiction.
    avoir un singe sur le dos
    to fight like monkeys
    To fight in a disorderly manner.
    se battre comme des singes

    Related Words

    primates
    Group of mammals that includes monkeys, lemurs, and humans.
    primates
    monkey
    Colloquial term for a small monkey.
    singeon
    anthropoid
    Terminology used to refer to monkeys and great apes.
    anthropoïde

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a clumsy or boring person.
    Stop acting like a monkey and focus on your work.
    Arrête de faire le singe et concentre-toi sur le travail.
    Used to refer to a person who likes to play pranks.
    That guy is a real monkey, he loves to make jokes.
    Ce gars-là est un vrai singe, il adore faire des blagues.