No. 7,164 in French
monsters
"Monsters" in French means "creatures that are often large, frightening, or unnatural beings."
In a sentence
Les monstres sous mon lit m'effrayent pendant la nuit.
The monsters under my bed scare me during the night.
In this sentence, 'monstres' is used within its direct meaning, referring to imaginary creatures often portrayed as terrifying.
Ils considèrent ces artistes comme des vrais monstres de talent.
They consider these artists as true monsters of talent.
Here, 'monstres' is used figuratively, describing someone with extraordinary abilities or characteristics.
Les monstres marins peuplent les légendes des navigateurs.
Sea monsters populate the sailors' legends.
In this sentence, 'monstres' refers to legendary creatures said to inhabit the seas that fuel the imaginations of storytellers and explorers.
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