What does loup de mer in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word loup de mer in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use loup de mer in French.

The word loup de mer in French means sea bass, seasoned sailor, veteran sailor, veteran mariner, old hand. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word loup de mer

sea bass

nom masculin (poisson : bar)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le poissonnier prépare un étal de loups de mer.
The fishmonger is setting up his sea bass stall.

seasoned sailor

nom masculin (figuré (marin chevronné)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le capitaine Haddock est un vrai loup de mer.
Captain Haddock is a right sea dog.

veteran sailor, veteran mariner

nom masculin (vieux marin chevronné)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce vieux loup de mer va bientôt prendre sa retraite.

old hand

nom masculin (figuré (professionnel expérimenté) (figurative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Bernard est un vieux loup de mer, ce genre de dossier de l'effraie pas.

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