No. 9,285 in French
crocodile
A large, carnivorous reptile with a long snout, sharp teeth, and a powerful tail, typically found in tropical waterways.
In a sentence
Le crocodile nage lentement dans le fleuve.
The crocodile swims slowly in the river.
Referring to the literal animal in its natural habitat.
Lors du camping, nous avons joué à un jeu appelé 'crocodile' où il faut éviter d'être attrapé.
During camping, we played a game called 'crocodile' where you must avoid being caught.
Used metaphorically as the name of a game, relating to the animal's characteristic of catching prey.
Ce sac en apparence normale est fait de cuir de crocodile.
This seemingly normal bag is made of crocodile leather.
Referring to the material derived from the crocodile.
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