How to Say "Lioness" in French

lionne

/ljɔn/feminine

The English word 'lioness' is translated into French as lionne.

lionne is used to refer specifically to a female lion.

Meaning: female lion (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The word lionne is a feminine noun.

/ljɔn/

While the word lionne denotes the animal, the phrase faire la lionne can describe someone acting bossy or domineering in a social group.
In historical French heraldry, a lionne is rarely depicted on coats of arms, as the lion was traditionally used as a universal symbol of power regardless of the animal's actual sex.
While an English speaker might use 'lioness' to describe a woman's strength, calling a woman une lionne in French often carries a specific nuance of maternal ferocity or protective instinct.

Je suis une lionne.
I'm a lioness.
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Une lionne se reposait à l'ombre.
A lioness was resting in the shade.
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La lionne finit par poursuivre la gazelle.
The lioness finally gave chase to the gazelle.
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La lionne règne fièrement sur sa fière famille.
The lioness proudly rules over her fierce family.
Cette lionne est la reine de la savane !
This lioness is the queen of the savannah!
Les lionnes chassent ensemble pour nourrir leur famille.
The lionesses hunt together to feed their family.
Le zoo abrite une magnifique lionne d'Afrique.
The zoo houses a magnificent African lioness.
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Two people are watching a nature documentary at home.

Manon

Regarde cette lionne dans la savane.
Look at that lioness in the savanna.
Hugo

Elle est vraiment impressionnante, cette lionne.
That lioness is truly impressive.
Manon

Elle protège ses petits avec courage.
She protects her little ones with courage.
Hugo

Oui, c'est une mère très forte.
Yes, she is a very strong mother.

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