draco
draco is the French name for the constellation Draco.
Meaning: constellation (name)
Did you know?
- The French language uses the word draconique to describe something excessively severe, derived from the same root as draco.
- While Draco is the official scientific name, if a French person is describing the shape of the stars in a casual setting, they might call it la constellation du Dragon.
- The term draconien exists in French as a synonym for draconique, but it is used almost exclusively in historical contexts to refer to the Athenian lawgiver Draco.
Examples in context
- Draco est une constellation de l'hémisphère nord.Draco is a constellation of the northern hemisphere.
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are stargazing in a field.
- LéaEst-ce que tu vois Draco ?Do you see Draco?
- LucasNon, où est-elle ?No, where is it?
- LéaElle est juste là, près de l'étoile polaire.It is right there, near the North Star.
- LucasAh oui, je vois Draco maintenant !Ah yes, I see Draco now!
