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Jonah in French

Jonah in French is porte-malheur, Jonas — Jonah means someone or something believed to bring bad luck, especially aboard a ship.

Jonah in French

porte-malheur
noun
(nautical, slang) A person who brings a ship bad luck.
Jonas
proper noun

What does "Jonah" mean?

  1. noun Someone or something believed to bring bad luck, especially aboard a ship.
    "The sailors began to think the new crewman was a jonah."

Jonah in a sentence

  • The sailors began to think the new crewman was a jonah.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Jonah" in French?

"Jonah" in French is porte-malheur, Jonas. Jonah means: Someone or something believed to bring bad luck, especially aboard a ship.

How do you use "Jonah" in a sentence?

Example: "The sailors began to think the new crewman was a jonah." In French, "Jonah" is porte-malheur, Jonas.

Are there other ways to say "Jonah" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "Jonah": porte-malheur, Jonas.

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