No. 7,483 in French
piranha
A freshwater fish known for its sharp teeth and carnivorous diet, native to South American rivers.
In a sentence
Le piranha est un poisson carnivore vivant en groupe.
The piranha is a carnivorous fish that lives in groups.
Here, the word 'piranha' is used to refer to the species in a biological context.
Lors de notre voyage, nous avons vu un piranha dans une rivière d'Amazonie.
During our trip, we saw a piranha in an Amazonian river.
In this sentence, 'piranha' is used to describe a particular individual of the species observed in its natural habitat.
Elle disait que ses collègues étaient comme des piranhas prêts à attaquer.
She said that her coworkers were like piranhas ready to attack.
The term 'piranha' is used metaphorically here to describe people perceived as aggressive or competitive.
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