dog
US /dɑːɡ/
UK /dɑːɡ/
1.
chien
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, non-retractable claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice. It is widely kept as a pet or for work purposes.
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My neighbor's dog barks loudly every morning.
Le chien de mon voisin aboie fort tous les matins.
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She took her dog for a walk in the park.
Elle a emmené son chien se promener dans le parc.
2.
salaud, paresseux
a person regarded as unpleasant, contemptible, or wicked (often used as a term of abuse)
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He's a real dog for treating his employees so badly.
C'est un vrai salaud de traiter ses employés si mal.
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Don't be such a lazy dog; get up and help!
Ne sois pas un tel paresseux ; lève-toi et aide !
1.
harceler, poursuivre
to follow (someone) closely and persistently
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The paparazzi continued to dog the celebrity wherever she went.
Les paparazzis ont continué à harceler la célébrité partout où elle allait.
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Bad luck seemed to dog him throughout his career.
La malchance semblait le poursuivre tout au long de sa carrière.