cougar

• Grand félin sauvage d'Amérique, également connu sous le nom de lion des montagnes ou puma.

A large wild cat native to the Americas, also known as a mountain lion or puma.

1. Large wild catA2formal

   A large, powerful wild cat native to the Americas, also known as a mountain lion or puma.

   Grand félin d'Amérique

   • A cougar was spotted in the national park.
   • Cougars are solitary animals that hunt at night.
   • The hikers were warned about cougar sightings in the area.

   Synonymescatamountmountain lionpainterpantherpuma

2. Older woman dating younger menB2informalamerican

   An older woman who seeks romantic or sexual relationships with younger men.

   Cougar (femme mûre)

   • She jokingly called herself a cougar after dating a man ten years younger.
   • The term 'cougar' is often used in pop culture to describe older women with younger partners.
   • He was surprised to learn his new girlfriend was considered a cougar by her friends.