Tigres (en. Tigers)

/tiɡʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A powerful carnivorous animal, considered the largest of the felines.

Tigers primarily live in Asia.

Les tigres vivent principalement en Asie.

A symbol of strength and majesty in various cultures.

In some countries, the tiger is revered as a god.

Dans certains pays, le tigre est vénéré comme un dieu.

A threatened species due to habitat loss and poaching.

Tigers are endangered due to illegal hunting.

Les tigres sont en danger en raison de la chasse illégale.

The word 'tiger' comes from the Latin 'tigris' and the Greek 'tigris'.

to have some tiger

To have energy or determination.

avoir du tigre

paper tiger

Someone or something that seems threatening but is not dangerous.

tigre de papier

to play the tigers

To behave in an aggressive or bold manner.

jouer les tigres

feline

A carnivorous mammal from the family Felidae.

félin

panther

Another large feline, often confused with the tiger.

panthère

lion

A member of the family Felidae, known for its mane.

lion

A business tiger

He is a real business tiger who knows how to make money.

C'est un véritable tigre des affaires qui sait comment gagner de l'argent.

Night tiger

He becomes a night tiger when he goes out with his friends.

Il devient un tigre de la nuit quand il sort avec ses amis.