requin

le requin
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. shark
Lors de notre plongée, nous avons vu un énorme requin.During our dive, we saw an enormous shark.
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)
(ruthless person)
a. shark
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Ce vendeur n’abandonne jamais. C’est un vrai requin.That salesman never gives up. He's a real shark.
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