No. 10,488 in French
lionne
Lioness.
In a sentence
La lionne protège ses petits contre les prédateurs.
The lioness protects her cubs against predators.
In this sentence, 'lionne' is used to refer to the animal, the female lion, showcasing its protective nature.
Elle a une attitude de lionne lorsqu'elle défend ses opinions.
She has a lioness-like attitude when defending her opinions.
Here, 'lionne' is metaphorically used to describe someone's fierce and combative demeanor.
La sculpture représente une lionne majestueuse.
The sculpture depicts a majestic lioness.
In this case, 'lionne' describes an artistic representation of the female lion, emphasizing its aesthetic and symbolic qualities.
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