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English to French Dictionary

tuna Meaning in French (tuna signification en français)

thon
Synonymes:thonine
thon in English:tuna
Phonetic:tɔ̃
Plural: tunas
Gender:Masculin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de tuna en français est thon. (Gros poisson prédateur de la famille des scombridés, qui nage rapidement, vit dans les mers chaudes et est d'une grande importance commerciale comme aliment.)

Concept Illustration
Tuna visual illustration - Meaning in French (thon)
Visual representation of "tuna"

Definitions of Tuna

  1. 1
    noun
    thon

    Tuna is a large, fast-swimming predatory fish of the mackerel family, found in warm seas and commercially important as food.

    Gros poisson prédateur de la famille des scombridés, qui nage rapidement, vit dans les mers chaudes et est d'une grande importance commerciale comme aliment.

Example Sentences

casual

“She ordered a tuna sandwich for lunch.”

Elle a commandé un sandwich au thon pour le déjeuner.

general

“Tuna is a popular source of protein.”

Le thon est une source populaire de protéines.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

thonine

In English:

tunny

Inflected Word Forms

pluraltunas

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

tuna fishcollocation

The fish itself or its meat, often canned.

tuna saladcollocation

A dish made primarily from canned tuna and mayonnaise, often served in sandwiches.

tuna meltcollocation

A grilled sandwich made with tuna salad and cheese.