aigle
French → English
(biology) Eagle: a large bird of prey with a hooked beak and sharp vision
L'aigle a repéré un lapin depuis le sommet de la montagne escarpée.
(English) The eagle spotted a rabbit from the top of the steep mountain.
Le nid de l'aigle royal est souvent construit sur des falaises isolées.
(English) The golden eagle's nest is often built on isolated cliffs.
(figurative) Genius: a person of exceptional intelligence or superior talent
Ce jeune mathématicien est considéré comme l'aigle de sa génération.
(English) This young mathematician is considered the genius of his generation.
Dans cette communauté de savants, il passait pour un véritable aigle.
(English) In this community of scholars, he was seen as a true mastermind.
Entry ID: fr:en:aigle · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary