dauphin
French → English
(biology) Dolphin: a highly intelligent marine mammal known for its long snout.
Le dauphin commun saute souvent hors de l'eau pour communiquer avec son groupe.
(English) The common dolphin often jumps out of the water to communicate with its pod.
Les chercheurs étudient le langage complexe utilisé par le dauphin en captivité.
(English) Researchers are studying the complex language used by dolphins in captivity.
(politics) Successor: the designated heir or person most likely to take over a leader's role.
Le Premier ministre a choisi son ministre des Finances comme dauphin officiel.
(English) The Prime Minister chose his Finance Minister as his official successor.
Tout le monde se demande qui sera le dauphin du vieux PDG de l'entreprise.
(English) Everyone is wondering who will be the heir apparent to the company's old CEO.
Entry ID: fr:en:dauphin · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary