French word

léopard

Pronunciation

IPA/leopaʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounleopard

Example

Le léopard court très vite.

The leopard runs very fast.

Illustration for léopard (leopard)

More examples

Son manteau a un imprimé léopard.

His coat has a leopard print.

Core concept

A tawny, dark-spotted predator watching from a branch before sprinting after prey.

Common phrases

  • imprimé léopard

    leopard print

  • peau de léopard

    leopard skin

  • motif léopard

    leopard pattern

Similar words

panthère: A relatively large cat with varied coloring and patterns among individuals.
guépard: A slim, large cat known for its exceptional short-distance speed.

Definition in French

Félin de taille moyenne à grande, au pelage tacheté, vivant et chassant généralement seul, capable de grimper aux arbres et de courir vite.

Word origin

French léopard developed from Old French léupart and ultimately from Latin leopardus, which came from Greek leopardos.

Usage tips

  • The final d in léopard is silent, so the word ends with the sound of the French r rather than a d sound.

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