Lion
/ljɔ̃/masculine
The English phrase "leo" (the astrological sign) is translated into French as Lion.
Lion refers to the astrological sign Leo. It can also be used to describe someone who has the Leo star sign.
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ljɔ̃/
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'Leo' is a distinct name for the sign, French uses the same word Lion for the animal, the constellation and the astrological sign.
- In French, the expression faire le lion can describe someone who is behaving in a boastful or overly proud manner to impress others.
- Because Lion is a masculine noun, a woman born under this sign is still described using masculine terms in French astrology, such as 'un Lion', rather than a feminine version of the word.
Examples in context
- Je suis Lion.I'm a Leo.This sentence shows how to state your own astrological sign using Lion.Tatoeba #10492562 by Micsmithel, translation #7489918 by CM
- Tom est Lion.Tom is a Leo.This sentence shows how to state that someone else is a Leo using Lion.Tatoeba #10492563 by Micsmithel, translation #7489917 by CM
- Les douze signes du Zodiac sont : le bélier, le taureau, les gémeaux, le cancer, le lion, la vierge, la balance, le scorpion, le sagittaire, le capricorne, le verseau et les poissons.The twelve signs of the Zodiac are: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.This sentence lists the twelve signs of the Zodiac, including lion.Tatoeba #3704236 by sacredceltic, translation #3089471 by Hybrid
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are talking about their birthdays.
- ChloéC'est quand ton anniversaire, Nathan ?When is your birthday, Nathan?
- NathanJe suis né en août, je suis Lion.I was born in August, I am a Leo.
- ChloéAh bon ? Moi, je suis Vierge.Oh really? I am a Virgo.
- NathanOn s'entend bien, le Lion et la Vierge !Leos and Virgos get along well!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “leo” translations and entries Lion, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
