rapace
The French word for raptor (specifically a dromaeosaur) is rapace.
Meaning: dromaeosaur (noun)
Did you know?
- In French, calling someone un rapace is a common insult used to describe a person who is greedy or predatory in business and politics.
- The word rapace is borrowed from the Latin rapācem, meaning someone or something that seizes by force.
- You can use rapace as an adjective to describe a person's gaze, implying their eyes have a piercing, predatory quality.
Examples in context
- L'aigle est un rapace comme le faucon et le vautour.The eagle is a raptor, like the falcon and vulture.This sentence is useful for identifying rapace by comparing an eagle to a falcon and a vulture.Tatoeba #5394796 by alexisslay, translation #5396383 by mailohilohi
- Les rapaces sont réputés pour leur vision perçante.Raptors are known for their keen eyesight.
- J'ai vu un oiseau de proie survoler la forêt.I saw a raptor soaring over the forest.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are visiting a dinosaur museum.
- GabrielRegarde ce rapace avec ses grandes griffes !Look at this raptor with its big claws!
- ChloéIl a l'air très agile, n'est-ce pas ?It looks very agile, doesn't it?
- GabrielOui, le rapace était un chasseur rapide.Yes, the raptor was a fast hunter.
- ChloéC'est fascinant, Gabriel.It's fascinating, Gabriel.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rapace, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
