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.
"The lion roared from the top of the rock."
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noun A person admired for courage, strength, or ferocity, or a celebrity attracting great attention.
"He fought like a lion to defend his family."
lion in a sentence
- The lion roared from the top of the rock.
- A pride of lions rested in the shade.
- He fought like a lion to defend his family.
- The visiting author was treated as the lion of the literary party.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
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: "The lion roared from the top of the rock." 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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