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tiger in French

tiger in French is tigre, tigresse — tiger means a large, powerful wild cat native to Asia, with an orange coat marked by black stripes.

tiger in French

tigre
noun
Panthera tigris, a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia.
tigresse
noun
Panthera tigris, a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia.

What does "tiger" mean?

  1. noun A large, powerful wild cat native to Asia, with an orange coat marked by black stripes.
    "The tiger prowled silently through the tall grass."
  2. noun A country or economy that has grown rapidly and successfully, especially in Asia.
    "South Korea became known as one of the "Asian tigers" in the 1990s."
  3. noun A fierce, bold, or aggressive person.
    "She's a real tiger in business negotiations."

tiger in a sentence

  • The tiger prowled silently through the tall grass.
  • Wild tigers are endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.
  • South Korea became known as one of the "Asian tigers" in the 1990s.
  • She's a real tiger in business negotiations.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tiger" in French?

"tiger" in French is tigre, tigresse. tiger means: A large, powerful wild cat native to Asia, with an orange coat marked by black stripes.

How do you use "tiger" in a sentence?

Example: "The tiger prowled silently through the tall grass." In French, "tiger" is tigre, tigresse.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "tiger": tigre, tigresse.

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