Tom (en. Tom)

/tɔm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A male cat, particularly an unneutered one.

My neighbor has a tom that often wanders in the garden.

Mon voisin a un tom qui se promène souvent dans le jardin.

A tom can also refer to a man, primarily in a casual or affectionate context.

He's a real tom, always ready to help his friends.

C'est un vrai tom, toujours prêt à aider ses amis.

The word 'tom' comes from the English 'tomcat', which refers to a male cat.

tom and jerry

A reference to the famous cartoon series between a cat and a mouse.

tom et jerry

to act like a tom

Means to act in a careless or carefree manner.

faire le tom

to fall like a tom

Refers to someone who falls easily, sometimes comically.

tomber comme un tom

cat

A domestic animal, generally valued for its companionship.

chat

feline

A general term for members of the cat family.

félin

A man who behaves in a carefree manner.

This tom never takes anything seriously.

Ce tom ne prend jamais rien au sérieux.

A cat that fights with other cats.

This tom is known for his fights with the other cats in the neighborhood.

Ce tom est connu pour ses combats avec les autres chats du quartier.