bloodhound in French
bloodhound in French is limier, chien de Saint-Hubert, détective — bloodhound means a large dog breed famous for its powerful sense of smell, often used to track missing people or fugitives.
bloodhound in French
limier
A large scenthound famed for its ability to follow a scent many days old, over vast distances. This dog is often used as a police dog to track missing people, fleeing suspects, or escaped prisoners.
chien de Saint-Hubert
A large scenthound famed for its ability to follow a scent many days old, over vast distances. This dog is often used as a police dog to track missing people, fleeing suspects, or escaped prisoners.
limier
(figurative, informal) A detective or other person skilled at finding people or clues.
détective
(figurative, informal) A detective or other person skilled at finding people or clues.
What does "bloodhound" mean?
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noun A large dog breed famous for its powerful sense of smell, often used to track missing people or fugitives.
"Police brought in a bloodhound to follow the suspect's scent."
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noun A person who is especially skilled at tracking down people or information.
"The journalist was a bloodhound for scandal."
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bloodhound in a sentence
- Police brought in a bloodhound to follow the suspect's scent.
- The journalist was a bloodhound for scandal.
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What is "bloodhound" in French?
"bloodhound" in French is limier, chien de Saint-Hubert, détective. bloodhound means: A large dog breed famous for its powerful sense of smell, often used to track missing people or fugitives.
How do you use "bloodhound" in a sentence?
Example: "Police brought in a bloodhound to follow the suspect's scent." In French, "bloodhound" is limier, chien de Saint-Hubert, détective.
Are there other ways to say "bloodhound" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "bloodhound": limier, chien de Saint-Hubert, détective.
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