requin

ʁə.kɛ̃

Definitions

1. noun

A shark, especially the great white shark

“The beach was closed due to the presence of a requin in the waters.”

2. noun

A large fish of a shark-like species, especially the basking shark

“The requin swam close to the boat, its fins slicing through the water.”

Synonyms

  • fish
  • shark

Antonyms

  • newt
  • toad