animal

l'animal
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. animal
Quel est ton animal favori ? - L'ornithorynque.What's your favorite animal? - The platypus.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
(pejorative)
(brutish person)
a. animal
Le client a tout saccagé dans la chambre. Quel animal !The guest trashed the whole room. What an animal!
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. animal
La biodiversité du règne animal est essentielle à l'équilibre des écosystèmes.The biodiversity of the animal kingdom is essential to the balance of ecosystems.
4.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
(pejorative)
(related to a brutish person)
a. wild
Jordan a réagi avec une colère animale. Il était incontrôlable !Jordan reacted with wild anger. He was out of control!
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