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    Ursus (en. Ursus)

    /ˈʊr.səs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A genus that includes several species of bears.
    The ursus arctos is the brown bear.
    L'ursus arctos est l'ours brun.
    A large animal, often associated with strength.
    An ursus can weigh up to 600 kg.
    Un ursus peut peser jusqu'à 600 kg.
    A symbol of power in various cultures.
    In some mythologies, the ursus is a symbol of natural forces.
    Dans certaines mythologies, l'ursus est un symbole de forces naturelles.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ursus' meaning bear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    polar bear
    A species of bear living in Arctic regions.
    ours polaire
    brown bear
    A common species of bear found in forests and mountains.
    ours brun
    black bear
    A species of bear that is mainly found in America.
    ours noir

    Related Words

    bear
    A carnivorous mammal of the genus Ursus.
    ours
    ursid
    A family of mammals that includes bears and their close relatives.
    ursidé
    she-bear
    Feminine form of bear, referring to the female of the species.
    ourse

    Slang Meanings

    A bon vivant, someone who enjoys comfort.
    He is truly an ursus, always enjoying life.
    Il est vraiment un ursus, toujours en train de profiter de la vie.
    A big guy, someone strong.
    Look at that guy, he's a real ursus!
    Regarde ce type, c'est un vrai ursus!