dragon

le dragon
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. dragon
La guerrière a affronté un dragon pour sauver le prince emprisonné dans la tour.The warrior battled a dragon to save the prince imprisoned in the tower.
a. dragoon
Chaque dragon de l’escadron est formé pour les batailles de cavalerie et d’infanterie.Each dragoon in the squadron is trained for cavalry and infantry battles.
3.
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)
(cantankerous woman)
a. dragon
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)
Ma collègue a une réputation de dragon, pourtant je la trouve plutôt sympathique.My colleague has a reputation for being a dragon, yet I think she's quite nice.
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