Victor (en. Victor)

/vik.tœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An individual who has won a contest, competition, or fight.
The victor of the tournament received a gold medal.
Le victor du tournoi a reçu une médaille d'or.
One who triumphs in a difficult situation.
He has always been the victor of difficult battles.
Il a toujours été le victor des batailles difficiles.

Etymology

From the Latin 'victor', which means 'winner'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

winner of a race
The person who won a race.
victor d'une course
to be a victor
To be someone who triumphs regularly.
être un victor

Related Words

victory
Success or triumph in a struggle or competition.
victoire
to conquer
To bring down an enemy or a competitor.
vaincre

Slang Meanings

Last-minute winner
He was the victor of the team, scoring a goal just before the end.
Il a été le victor de l'équipe, marquant un but juste avant la fin.
Unexpected champion
This team was an unexpected victor in the tournament.
Cette équipe a été un victor inattendu dans le tournoi.