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crocodiles

/ˈkrɒkədaɪlz/ /ˈkrɒkəˌdaɪlz/

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noun

Crocodiles

Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.

Examples :

"The guide warned us to stay away from the riverbank because it was known to have many crocodiles. "

Le guide nous a avertis de rester à l'écart de la berge car on savait qu'il y avait beaucoup de crocodiles.

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noun

Une longue file de personnes, cortège

A long line or procession of people (especially children) walking together.

Examples :

"A long crocodile of children walked slowly down the school hallway. "

Une longue file d'enfants marchait lentement dans le couloir de l'école.

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noun

Dilemme du crocodile

A fallacious dilemma, mythically supposed to have been first used by a crocodile.

Examples :

"The debate about whether to prioritize studying for the math test or finishing the history project felt like crocodiles: either choice seemed to lead to a negative outcome, even though there were other options. "

Le débat sur la priorité à donner à l'étude pour le test de maths ou à la fin du projet d'histoire ressemblait au dilemme du crocodile : chaque choix semblait mener à un résultat négatif, même s'il existait d'autres options.

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verb

Parler sa langue maternelle lors d'un rassemblement en espéranto

To speak one's native language at an Esperanto-language gathering, rather than Esperanto.

Examples :

"At the Esperanto conference, some attendees crocodiles by speaking French amongst themselves, even though the official language was Esperanto. "

Lors de la conférence d'espéranto, certains participants ont « crocodiles » en parlant français entre eux, bien que la langue officielle soit l'espéranto.

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