Vautours (en. Vultures)

/vo.tuʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Bird of prey from the family Accipitridae, primarily feeding on decaying flesh.

Vultures play an important role in the ecosystem by eliminating carcasses.

Les vautours jouent un rôle important dans l'écosystème en éliminant les carcasses.

A person who exploits the difficult situation of others for profit.

This business vulture does not hesitate to buy struggling companies.

Ce vautour des affaires n'hésite pas à acheter des entreprises en difficulté.

From the Latin 'vultur', referring to the scavenger bird.

to be like a vulture

To be in a greedy situation, waiting for an opportunity.

être comme un vautour

vulture of finance

A person who takes advantage of economic crises.

vautour de la finance

scavenger

Bird that feeds on dead bodies.

charognard

bird of prey

Bird of prey that hunts other animals.

rapace

Opportunistic individual, rather greedy.

He is like a vulture, sneaking in to get the best piece.

Il est comme un vautour, se faufilant pour avoir le meilleur morceau.

A person who takes advantage of the misfortunes of others.

Don't be a vulture; instead, help your friends in need.

Ne sois pas un vautour ; aide plutôt tes amis dans le besoin.