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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
verb
(informal, intransitive) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
héroïne
verb
(informal, intransitive) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
protagoniste
verb
(informal, intransitive) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).

What does "hero" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. noun The main character in a story, film, or play.
    "The hero of the novel spends the whole book searching for his missing brother."
  3. 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."
  4. 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."

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.
  • We split a hero from the deli for lunch.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

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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