caméléon

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See also: cameleon

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caméléon

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Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin chamaeleōn, itself borrowed from Ancient Greek χᾰμαιλέων (khamailéōn).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ka.me.le.ɔ̃/
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Noun

caméléon m (plural caméléons)

  1. chameleon (reptile)
  2. (figuratively) chameleon (person who always changes)
    Synonym: protée

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