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tasmanian devil

/tæzˈmeɪniən ˈdevəl/

Traduction: Animal marsupial carnivore vivant sur l'île de Tasmanie, en Australie, connu pour son pelage noir, sa silhouette trapue, ses cris stridents et son comportement alimentaire féroce. S'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour décrire une personne sauvage, imprudente ou incontrôlable.

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/tæzˈmeɪniən ˈdevəl/B2informal
  • frAnimal marsupial carnivore vivant sur l'île de Tasmanie, en Australie, connu pour son pelage noir, sa silhouette trapue, ses cris stridents et son comportement alimentaire féroce. S'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour décrire une personne sauvage, imprudente ou incontrôlable.

A carnivorous marsupial native to the island of Tasmania, Australia, known for its black fur, stocky build, loud screech, and ferocious feeding habits. Also used figuratively to describe a person who is wild, reckless, or uncontrollable.

  1. AnimalB1formal

    A small, carnivorous marsupial native to Tasmania, known for its black fur, strong jaws, and loud screech.

    frdiable de Tasmanie

    • The Tasmanian devil is the world's largest carnivorous marsupial.
    • Tasmanian devils are known for their powerful bite.
    • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the Tasmanian devil from extinction.
  2. Cartoon characterA2informal

    A fictional character from Looney Tunes, depicted as a ferocious, spinning whirlwind of destruction.

    frDiable de Tasmanie

    • My favorite cartoon as a kid was the Tasmanian devil.
    • The Tasmanian devil character spins around and eats everything in its path.
    • Bugs Bunny often outsmarts the Tasmanian devil.