lion in French
lion in French is lion, lionne, leon — lion means a large, powerfully built wild cat native to Africa and parts of India, the male typically having a shaggy mane.
lion in French
lion
(in particular) A male lion, as opposed to a lioness, which is characterized by having a flowing shaggy mane and taking little part in hunting, which can be done cooperatively.
lion
A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
lionne
A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
leon
A person who shows attributes associated with the lion, such as strength, courage, or ferocity.
lion
A person who shows attributes associated with the lion, such as strength, courage, or ferocity.
What does "lion" mean?
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noun A large, powerfully built wild cat native to Africa and parts of India, the male typically having a shaggy mane.
"At the zoo, the children watched a lion sleeping in the sun."
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noun A person admired for courage, strength, or ferocity, or a celebrity attracting great attention.
"The old coach was a lion in the sport, respected by everyone."
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lion in a sentence
- At the zoo, the children watched a lion sleeping in the sun.
- The lion roared from the top of the rock.
- The old coach was a lion in the sport, respected by everyone.
- He fought like a lion to defend his family.
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What is "lion" in French?
"lion" in French is lion, lionne, leon. lion means: A large, powerfully built wild cat native to Africa and parts of India, the male typically having a shaggy mane.
How do you use "lion" in a sentence?
Example: "At the zoo, the children watched a lion sleeping in the sun." In French, "lion" is lion, lionne, leon.
Are there other ways to say "lion" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "lion": lion, lionne, leon.
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