leopard

• Grand mammifère carnivore de la famille des félidés, vivant en Afrique et en Asie, caractérisé par son pelage jaune-brun avec des taches noires caractéristiques ; le terme peut aussi désigner la peau de cet animal.

A large feline mammal native to Africa and Asia, known for its tawny coat with distinctive black spots; the term can also refer to the pelt of this animal.

1. Large wild catA2formal

   A large, strong wild cat with a yellow-brown coat and black spots, found in Africa and Asia.

   Léopard

   • The leopard climbed the tree with a gazelle in its jaws.
   • Leopards are known for their spotted coats and stealthy hunting.
   • A leopard's spots are unique, like human fingerprints.

   Synonymespanther

2. Fur or skin of the animalB1formal

   The spotted fur or skin of a leopard, often used historically for clothing or decoration.

   Fourrure ou peau de léopard

   • The coat was made from genuine leopard skin.
   • Leopard print is a popular pattern in fashion.
   • He wore a hat trimmed with leopard fur.