héroïne — meaning in English
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English meaning
- hero noun A person admired for great courage, noble actions, or outstanding achievement.
- heroin noun A highly addictive illegal drug made from morphine, known for producing an intense rush of euphoria.
- heroine noun A woman admired for exceptional courage or achievement.
- protagonist noun The main character in a story, film, or play.
Senses
héroïne is used for these senses in English:
- hero (informal, intransitive) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
- heroin A powerful and addictive drug derived from opium producing intense euphoria, classed as an illegal narcotic in most of the world. [from late 19th century]
- heroine A female hero.
- protagonist (authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
hero — full definition
- noun A person admired for great courage, noble actions, or outstanding achievement.
- noun The main character in a story, film, or play.
- noun A large sandwich packed with meats, cheese, and other fillings, also called a sub or hoagie.
- verb To treat someone as a hero, or to give something special prominence and attention.