bruin

• Nom utilisé comme nom traditionnel de l'ours dans les contes, issu de l'ancienne épopée « Roman de Renart », et désignant aussi un grand ours féroce d'Eurasie.

A noun used as a conventional name for a bear in tales, originating from the old epic 'Reynard the Fox', and also referring to the large ferocious bear of Eurasia.

1. Conventional name for a bearC1formal

   A traditional name for a bear, often used in folklore and stories, originating from the medieval epic 'Reynard the Fox'.

   Nom traditionnel de l'ours

   • In the old tale, Bruin the bear was a strong but gullible character.
   • The story of Reynard the Fox features Bruin as a prominent figure.
   • Children's books sometimes use the name Bruin for a friendly bear.

   Synonymesbear

2. Eurasian brown bearB2formal

   A large, powerful bear species (Ursus arctos) native to Eurasia, known for its ferocity and size.

   Ours brun d'Eurasie

   • The bruin roamed the forests of northern Europe.
   • Hunters tracked the bruin through the snowy mountains.
   • The Eurasian bruin is one of the largest land carnivores.