What does monstre in French mean?

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

The word monstre in French means monster, monster, huge, massive, giant, freak of nature, monster, giant, little monster. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word monstre

monster

nom masculin (créature hideuse)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'hydre est un monstre mythologique.
The Hydra is a mythological monster.

monster

nom masculin (personnage cruel)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'histoire présente l'empereur Néron comme un monstre.
History portrays the Emperor Nero as a monster.

huge, massive, giant

adjectif (figuré (énorme)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il y avait une foule monstre au concert. Tu as abattu un boulot monstre, je suis impressionné !
There was a huge crowd at the concert. You've got through a massive amount of work; I'm impressed!

freak of nature

nom masculin (être malformé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce chirurgien opère les monstres.
This surgeon operates on freaks of nature.

monster

nom masculin (figuré, familier (personne cruelle) (figurative, informal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cet enfant est un petit monstre avec sa sœur !
That kid is a little monster to his sister!

giant

nom masculin (figuré (référence) (figurative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Jean Gabin était un monstre sacré du cinéma français.
Jean Gabin was a giant of French cinema.

little monster

nom masculin (terme affectueux pour enfant turbulent)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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