shark in French
shark in French is requin, squale — shark means a large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.
shark in French
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squale
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(sports, and, games) A person who feigns ineptitude to win money from others.
What does "shark" mean?
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noun A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.
"The diver watched a shark glide silently past the reef."
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noun A person who ruthlessly exploits or cheats others, especially in business or money matters.
"Be careful with that dealer; he's a shark who overcharges anyone who seems unsure."
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noun Someone who is extremely skilled at a competitive game, especially one who hides that skill to win money (e.g. a pool shark).
"Nobody wanted to play cards with her because she was a known shark."
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verb To swindle or cheat someone out of money.
"He was sharked out of his savings by a fake investment scheme."
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shark in a sentence
- The diver watched a shark glide silently past the reef.
- A great white shark was spotted just off the coast.
- Be careful with that dealer; he's a shark who overcharges anyone who seems unsure.
- The company was accused of acting like a loan shark, charging desperate borrowers extreme interest.
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What is "shark" in French?
"shark" in French is requin, squale. shark means: A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.
How do you use "shark" in a sentence?
Example: "The diver watched a shark glide silently past the reef." In French, "shark" is requin, squale.
Are there other ways to say "shark" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "shark": requin, squale.
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