hero in French
hero in French is héros, héroïne, protagoniste — hero means a person admired for great courage, noble actions, or outstanding achievement.
hero in French
héros
(informal, intransitive) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
héroïne
(informal, intransitive) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
protagoniste
(informal, intransitive) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
What does "hero" mean?
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noun A person admired for great courage, noble actions, or outstanding achievement.
"The firefighter who ran back into the burning building was hailed as a hero."
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noun The main character in a story, film, or play.
"The hero of the novel spends the whole book searching for his missing brother."
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noun A large sandwich packed with meats, cheese, and other fillings, also called a sub or hoagie.
"We split a hero from the deli for lunch."
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verb To treat someone as a hero, or to give something special prominence and attention.
"The marketing team decided to hero the new flavor on the homepage banner."
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hero in a sentence
- The firefighter who ran back into the burning building was hailed as a hero.
- To the kids on the street, the retired boxer was a local hero.
- The hero of the novel spends the whole book searching for his missing brother.
- In the film, the hero finally defeats the dragon and rescues the village.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "hero" in French?
"hero" in French is héros, héroïne, protagoniste. hero means: A person admired for great courage, noble actions, or outstanding achievement.
How do you use "hero" in a sentence?
Example: "The firefighter who ran back into the burning building was hailed as a hero." In French, "hero" is héros, héroïne, protagoniste.
Are there other ways to say "hero" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "hero": héros, héroïne, protagoniste.
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