shark

• Nom désignant un grand poisson marin prédateur au squelette cartilagineux et au corps fuselé, ou une personne sans pitié, avide ou extrêmement habile dans un domaine donné.

A noun referring to a large, predatory marine fish with a cartilaginous skeleton and a streamlined body, or a person who is ruthless, greedy, or exceptionally skilled in a particular field.

1. A2formal

   A large, elongated marine fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, a dorsal fin, and sharp teeth, known as a powerful predator.

   Requin

   • The great white shark is one of the ocean's top predators.
   • Sharks have been around for millions of years.
   • We saw a shark fin cutting through the water near the boat.

2. Deceitful personB2informal

   A person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest, often taking advantage of others for personal gain.

   Personne malhonnête et cupide

   • Be careful of that loan shark; he charges extremely high interest.
   • He's a real shark in the business world, always looking for a quick profit.
   • The con artist was a shark who preyed on elderly people.

   Synonymescheatcon artistexploiterfraudpredatorprofiteerracketeerswindler

3. Skilled expertB2informal

   A person who is unusually skilled or talented in a particular area, often in a competitive field.

   Expert hors pair

   • She's a shark at chess, beating everyone in the club.
   • He's a pool shark who can win any game of billiards.
   • That lawyer is a legal shark, known for winning difficult cases.

   Synonymesaceexperthotshotmaestromasterpast masterprovirtuosowhizwizard

• Verbe signifiant se comporter comme un requin, généralement de manière prédatrice ou agressive, souvent dans un contexte commercial ou financier.

A verb meaning to act like a shark, typically in a predatory or aggressive manner, often in a business or financial context.

1. Act with trickeryC1informal

   To behave like a shark; to swindle, cheat, or act fraudulently.

   escroquer

   • He tried to shark his way into the deal by lying about the numbers.
   • The con artist sharked the elderly couple out of their savings.
   • She was known for sharking her competitors in the business world.

   Synonymesbilkcheatcondefraudexploitfleecegyprookswindle

2. Hunt sharkB2formal

   To engage in the activity of hunting or catching sharks.

   Pêcher le requin

   • The fishermen went out to shark in the deep waters.
   • They have been sharking off the coast for decades.
   • He learned to shark from his grandfather.